The Turkish Parliament officially approved the Joint Makkah Defense Agreement signed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, with 279 votes in favor and 119 against. The agreement consists of 16 articles, with its core Article 2 stipulating that member states will provide collective defense assistance in the event of an armed attack, operating under a mechanism similar to NATO's Article 5. Valid for 10 years, the agreement aims to enhance defense industry cooperation and strategic deterrence.