{"id":2521,"date":"2026-08-08T17:42:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T17:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomag.com.pk\/?p=2521"},"modified":"2026-08-08T17:42:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T17:42:40","slug":"oic-backs-pak-saudi-turkiye-defence-pact-as-important-strategic-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomag.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/08\/08\/oic-backs-pak-saudi-turkiye-defence-pact-as-important-strategic-step\/","title":{"rendered":"OIC backs Pak-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact as &#8216;important strategic step&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>ISLAMABAD<\/strong>: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the signing\u00a0of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and T\u00fcrkiye, terming it an \u201cimportant strategic step\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The pact aims to strengthen collective deterrence and empowers the three states to treat an attack against one of them as an attack against all of them.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement posted on X, OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha expressed his \u201cstrong appreciation and support\u201d for the agreement, describing it as an \u201cimportant strategic step\u201d that reflected the three countries\u2019 commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>Taha said the agreement constitutes \u201ca fundamental pillar for supporting security and stability in the region and across the Muslim world\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>He added that it embodies a \u201cshared resolve to address growing security challenges and strengthen solidarity and constructive partnerships\u201d among the OIC member states.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0OIC\u00a0is the second largest organisation after the United Nations, with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye among its 57 members.<\/p>\n<p>The OIC chief also praised the \u201ctireless efforts and wise leadership\u201d of the three countries that culminated in the signing of the \u201chistoric agreement\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed hope that the pact would contribute to achieving peace and prosperity in the region and the wider international community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the signing\u00a0of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and T\u00fcrkiye, terming it an \u201cimportant strategic step\u201d. 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