PM Shehbaz appreciates Trump's support for Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

Islamabad (Web Desk): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed and strongly appreciated United States (US) President Donald Trump’s support for the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.

In a post on his X account, the prime minister said Pakistan would work closely with the brotherly nations of Saudi Arabia and Turkiye to contribute positively to the security and defence of their respective countries, as well as the wider region.

He once again praised President Trump’s “courageous and decisive leadership,” stating that it played an important role in preventing a possible nuclear disaster in South Asia and protecting millions of people from its devastating consequences.

PM Shehbaz underscored that lasting peace was vital for the region’s future, saying, “Durable peace is the most essential prerequisite for a bright and prosperous future for our peoples.”

Deeply appreciate President Donald Trump’s kind words of support on the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.

Together with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Turkiye, Pakistan will continue to play a constructive role in ensuring the defence of… pic.twitter.com/qdemVBYkLq

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) August 17, 2026

Earlier, US President Donald Trump hailed the defence pact signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye describing the development as a positive step towards greater regional cooperation and security.

In a post shared on his Truth Social account, the US president wrote, “Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement,” he said

Trump said the agreement reflected growing unity among countries in the Middle East and could enhance their ability to protect themselves. “It shows how the Middle East is coming together, and how Countries will finally be able to defend themselves in a more meaningful way,” he added, describing the agreement as a “BIG, BOLD, IMPORTANT FIRST STEP”.

On August 7, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed the trilateral defence agreement as tensions and conflict involving the US and Iran have continued to affect the wider region, including through attacks carried out by Houthi rebels.

Under the ‘Makkah Joint Defence Agreement’, the three countries seek to improve their collective deterrence capabilities, while a military assault on any one of the signatories would be regarded as an attack against all three members.