RIYADH – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) are expected to meet in Saudi Arabia on Thursday for high-level talks widely seen as significant for regional diplomacy and strategic cooperation.
The meeting is expected to focus on key regional issues, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza, broader Middle East security, economic cooperation, and strengthening political and defense ties among the three countries.
Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia have increasingly coordinated their positions on several regional matters, particularly their support for Palestinian rights and calls for an end to the war in Gaza. The three countries have also expanded cooperation in defense, trade, and investment in recent years.
While the three governments have been critical of Israeli military operations in Gaza and have advocated for a Palestinian state, there has been no official announcement that they are forming a formal alliance against Israel. Any discussions on that issue remain subject to official confirmation.
The three nations are also important partners of Somalia, providing support in areas including security, military training, humanitarian assistance, economic development, and diplomatic cooperation. The expected meeting is likely to be closely watched for its potential implications for regional stability and cooperation across the Middle East, South Asia, and the Horn of Africa.
