Somalia has welcomed a new joint defence agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, describing the pact as a historic development that could strengthen collective security and regional stability.
Somalia’s Defence Ministry said on Friday that the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement creates a strategic framework for deeper military and security cooperation between the three countries.
In a statement, the ministry said the partnership could help the signatories confront shared security challenges while laying the foundation for long-term defence cooperation.
Mogadishu also expressed confidence that the agreement would contribute to greater regional peace and stability and reinforce principles of cooperation, solidarity and shared responsibility.
The ministry said stronger coordination between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan could serve the wider interests of countries across the region while supporting international peace and security.
The agreement was signed on Friday following a summit in the Saudi holy city of Mecca attended by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The pact marks a significant expansion of defence cooperation among three countries that already maintain close political, military and economic ties.