Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Defence Pact: US President Donald Trump has welcomed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan, calling it an important step towards stronger regional security. Describing the agreement as a "BIG, BOLD, IMPORTANT FIRST STEP", he said he was "very happy" that Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan "recently, and finally" signed the agreement. Here’s what the pact means and what Trump said about the emerging defence alliance.