Turkish FM says talks held on defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, points to need for broader regional trust

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday that talks have been held on a possible defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, but no agreement has been signed.

Responding at a press conference in Istanbul to a question about whether there might be such an alliance, Fidan pointed to what he said was a need for broader regional cooperation and trust.

He added that regional issues could be resolved if relevant countries would “be sure of each other”.

Last week, Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that Turkiye was seeking to join the Pak-Saudi defence pact signed in September 2025.

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