Key facts
- Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement.
- The agreement was signed during a summit in Jeddah.
- The summit was attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif.
- The leaders met amid regional tensions, including the US-Iran standoff and Houthi attacks in Yemen.
- At least 58 people were killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi-backed forces in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a joint defense agreement during a summit held in Jeddah. The meeting was attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif.