Jeddah (WDN) — Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are expected to sign a trilateral agreement in Jeddah on Friday aimed at deepening cooperation in defense, security and military affairs, according to informed regional sources cited by Reuters. Diplomatic sources say the pact is expected to cover military cooperation, intelligence sharing, joint training, defense-industrial development and cooperation in military technology. A Strategic Partnership Takes ShapeThe proposed pact comes as all three countries seek to strengthen their defense capabilities and reduce vulnerabilities in an increasingly unpredictable regional security environment. The pact could also have implications beyond bilateral defense cooperation, potentially contributing to a broader effort among Muslim-majority countries to develop greater strategic autonomy in defense and security. For Saudi Arabia, it could provide access to additional military expertise and technology as Riyadh seeks to strengthen domestic defense capabilities.