Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye are set to hold a high-level summit in Jeddah today, where the three countries are expected to sign a joint defense agreement aimed at strengthening military and strategic cooperation.

According to the French news agency AFP, citing Saudi military sources, the proposed agreement has been under discussion for a long time. However, recent developments across the Middle East have accelerated efforts to finalize the deal.

The summit is expected to bring together Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The meeting is likely to focus on regional security, defense cooperation and broader strategic coordination among the three countries.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir have already arrived in Jeddah at the invitation of the Saudi Crown Prince to participate in the talks.

Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson said the visit is important for promoting regional peace, diplomatic cooperation and a shared strategic vision. The spokesperson added that Islamabad remains committed to supporting diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East and encouraging the peaceful resolution of disputes.

The Foreign Office also expressed hope that consensus over the Strait of Hormuz would help move forward an Islamabad-backed reconciliation framework. Pakistan believes such progress could create a more favorable environment for renewed negotiations between Iran and the United States.

If signed, the defense agreement would mark a significant step in expanding security cooperation among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye at a time of growing geopolitical challenges across the region.