Jeddah hosted a Council of Ministers meeting chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on August 11, 2026.
According to SPA, the King expressed gratitude to Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif for their efforts during the Makkah Joint Defense Summit. The summit emphasized historical relations between the three nations and their commitment to Islamic solidarity and shared strategic interests.
The King praised the results of the trilateral summit regarding the establishment of a long-term defense partnership framework. This partnership aims to enhance cooperation and coordination between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan to address regional issues and support international security and stability.
The Council was also presented with a report on a message received by the King from Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Additionally, reports were provided on phone calls between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Minister of Education and Acting Minister of Information Yusuf bin Abdullah Al-Bunyan stated that the Council reviewed recent regional developments.
What was the focus of the Makkah Joint Defense Summit mentioned by King Salman? The Makkah Joint Defense Summit focused on strengthening historical relations and Islamic solidarity between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. King Salman highlighted that the summit’s efforts, supported by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, serve the shared strategic interests of the three nations.
What is the purpose of the long-term defense partnership framework? The long-term defense partnership framework is intended to increase coordination and cooperation between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. According to the meeting results, this partnership aims to help resolve regional issues while ensuring international stability and security for the benefit of regional and global populations.
Which international leaders were mentioned in the reports presented to the Council? The Council reviewed a message from Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressed to King Salman. It also discussed telephone conversations held by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.