Muhammad Amanullah | August 17, 2026
The True Post (Web News) — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s supportive statement regarding the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, saying Pakistan will continue to play a constructive role with brotherly countries for regional defense, security and peace.
In a social media post, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he deeply appreciated President Donald Trump’s supportive and encouraging remarks regarding the signing of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.
He said Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are brotherly countries of Pakistan and that defense cooperation among the three countries could play an important role in the broader interests of the region.
Commitment to Cooperation with Brotherly Countries
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan would work with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye not only to contribute to the defense of brotherly countries but also to promote peace and stability across the region.
He emphasized that Pakistan attaches great importance to peace, stability and mutual cooperation in the region.
According to the prime minister, the fundamental purpose of defense cooperation should be to strengthen regional security and establish stronger links among countries that can help them respond to potential threats.
The Makkah Joint Defense Agreement is also being viewed in this context, as it seeks to further strengthen defense cooperation between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.
Shehbaz Sharif Praises Trump’s Leadership
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also praised the leadership of US President Donald Trump.
He said he wanted to once again acknowledge President Trump’s courageous and decisive leadership.
According to the prime minister, Trump’s leadership helped avert a potential nuclear catastrophe in South Asia and saved millions of lives.
Shehbaz Sharif said peace efforts during periods of tension in South Asia are extremely important and that the future of the people of the region is linked to peace and stability.
He emphasized that preventing conflicts from escalating and resolving disputes through dialogue and diplomacy are in the best interests of the people of the region.
Sustainable Peace Called a Fundamental Requirement
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described sustainable peace as the most important basic condition for a bright and prosperous future for the people.
He said that without peace, it becomes difficult to achieve goals related to economic growth, investment, employment and public prosperity.
The prime minister said countries in the region should seek paths toward peace and cooperation despite their differences.
He added that the purpose of defense cooperation should also be to promote stability in the region and develop joint capabilities to deal with potential threats.
According to Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan gives priority to peace and stability in its foreign and defense policies and will continue working with brotherly countries for regional peace.
Trump Calls the Agreement a Bold Step
Earlier, US President Donald Trump welcomed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan.
In his social media post, Trump said the signing of the agreement by the three countries was welcome and described it as an important and bold step.
According to the US president, the joint defense agreement could also increase cooperation among other countries in the region.
Trump said the three countries would be able to support each other more effectively in matters related to their defense.
He also described the Makkah Agreement as a major step toward unity and mutual cooperation in the Middle East and congratulated the leadership of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan.
Defense Cooperation Could Expand
The Makkah Joint Defense Agreement has sparked a new discussion about defense and security cooperation in the region.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye already maintain close relations in various fields. However, a joint defense framework could further organize and strengthen these relations.
The three countries have already cooperated in areas including military training, defense technology, information sharing and security matters. The new agreement could provide opportunities to expand this cooperation further.
Possibility of Egypt Joining the Agreement
Another important development concerning the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement is the statement by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that Egypt wants to become part of the agreement.
Egypt’s potential inclusion could expand the scope of the agreement and create new opportunities for regional defense cooperation.
If additional countries join the framework, the Makkah Agreement could potentially develop into a broader regional defense cooperation arrangement in the future.
However, the practical significance of the agreement will depend on how effectively the three countries implement joint defense measures, coordination mechanisms and security cooperation under the pact.
An Important Development for the Region’s Future
The statements by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Donald Trump indicate that the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement is being viewed not only as a defense arrangement between three countries but also in the broader context of regional security and cooperation.
Pakistan’s commitment to working with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye on regional defense and peace, combined with Trump’s support for the agreement, gives the development additional significance.
By describing sustainable peace as a fundamental requirement for a bright and prosperous future, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized that Pakistan intends to contribute to regional peace, stability and development alongside its defense cooperation with its brotherly countries.
