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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey to deepen military cooperation
Senior military officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have agreed to strengthen defence ties through enhanced intelligence sharing and coordinated military operations. The trilateral discussions, held in Riyadh on Friday, mark an effort to boost regional security cooperation among the three nations.
LSN Singapore ·
The chiefs of staff from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey convened in the Saudi capital to explore ways of bolstering their military partnership, according to statements released by Riyadh's Defence Ministry and Pakistan's armed forces.
The high-level meeting centred on three key areas: expanding intelligence exchange, improving military coordination, and advancing capability integration among the three countries. Officials described the talks as part of broader efforts to strengthen security partnerships in the region.
The gathering underscores deepening defence relationships among the three nations, which have increasingly sought to coordinate on regional security matters. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have maintained long-standing military ties, while Turkey has expanded its defence engagement across South and Southeast Asia in recent years.
No further details regarding specific initiatives or timelines for implementation were disclosed in the official statements. The three countries indicated they would continue pursuing collaborative defence frameworks going forward.