The key facts
- The law ratifying the Mecca joint defense agreement has been published in Turkey's Official Gazette and entered into force
- Turkey's Parliament approved the document on November 5: 279 votes in favor, 119 against, with 398 of 592 deputies participating
- The agreement was signed by Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia in Mecca on August 7, 2026
The Law Entered into Force After Publication
Turkey has completed the domestic ratification procedure for the trilateral defense agreement: the law of approval was published on Saturday in the Official Gazette and, under the legislation, entered into force upon publication. The document concerns the 'Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between the Republic of Türkiye, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,' signed in Mecca on August 7, 2026, during a trilateral summit.
How Parliament Voted
The Turkish Parliament approved the law on November 5: 279 deputies voted in favor, 119 against. A total of 398 of the 592 members of parliament took part in the vote. Under the terms of the agreement, the three countries committed to strengthening collective security, deepening defense cooperation, and promoting peace and stability in the region and beyond.
