Manama: The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed the signing of the "Makkah Joint Defence Agreement" during the Joint Defence Summit hosted by Saudi Arabia today, which was signed by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Trkiye, and His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted the formidable defence capabilities and military expertise of the three nations, noting their proven track record in serving regional security, stability, and honoring international commitments.
Bahrain views the agreement as a strategic partnership between equal partners, driven by a shared commitment to safeguard regional and global stability while bolstering credible deterrence.
The Ministry welcomed the agreement as a key addition to the broader regional defence architecture, emphasising that it complements and enhances the collective defence systems of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) through solidarity and strategic integration.
Reaffirming that Saudi Arabia's security is integral to its own, Bahrain expressed full support for all initiatives that protect national sovereignty, safeguard territorial integrity, and advance political solutions to regional issues.