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strikeAug 16, 2026

Trump hails defense pact between Türkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia

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U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the fresh security agreement forged by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, framing the regional trilateral deal as a positive step toward broader security cooperation.

Source: Daily Sabah — Read the full report

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  • Daily SabahBy Daily Sabah

    U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the fresh security agreement forged by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, framing the regional trilateral deal as a positive step toward broader security cooperation. "Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have recently, …

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