US President Donald Trump has welcomed the recently signed trilateral defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, calling it an important step toward strengthening regional security. The information was reported by AFP.

In a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Sunday, Trump wrote, “I am very happy that Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan finally signed the recent Mecca Joint Defense Pact.”

Trump said the agreement signals stronger unity among countries in the Middle East and will enable the three nations to protect their security more effectively. He described the pact as “a big, bold and important first step.”

The trilateral defense agreement was signed on August 7. Meanwhile, the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has affected various parts of the Middle East, while attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels have also contributed to rising tensions in the region.

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said that under the agreement, an attack on any one of the three member states will be considered an attack on all three countries. The objective is to further strengthen their “collective deterrence capabilities.”

Under the agreement, the three countries have pledged to enhance their collective security and work toward promoting peace, security and stability in the Middle East and beyond.

They have also agreed to participate in efforts aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.