Trump welcomes Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan defense pact

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he was pleased by the recent signing of a defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. He said on his Truth Social platform that he was "very happy" to see the three countries had "recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement." Trump said the agreement showed "how the Middle East is coming together" and said it reflected how countries would "finally be able to defend themselves in a more meaningful way." His post did not provide further detail on the pact's terms, implementation, or timing.

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He described the agreement as a "BIG, BOLD, IMPORTANT FIRST STEP." The source gives no indication of any US role in the pact beyond Trump's public reaction, and no additional official comment from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, or Pakistan is included.

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