Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia are taking initial steps toward a proposed wider defence cooperation framework that could eventually involve up to 32 countries, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

The development points to a significant expansion of security cooperation among three countries that have strengthened their strategic ties.

Fidan said the three nations have begun working through carefully measured steps rather than attempting to establish a large alliance immediately.

The approach focuses on building trust, improving coordination, and creating a foundation for deeper cooperation over time.

The proposed framework would aim to strengthen cooperation between participating countries on defence and security matters.

According to the Turkish foreign minister, possible areas of collaboration could include improving joint defence capabilities, exchanging military experience and expertise, enhancing coordination, and working together on shared regional security concerns.

A wider network involving as many as 32 countries would represent a substantial expansion beyond the initial cooperation between Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.

Hakan Fidan emphasized that creating a major multinational security framework would require patience and a gradual process.

The Turkish foreign minister stressed the importance of close coordination, mutual understanding, and steady progress among the countries involved.

This approach means the proposed alliance is not expected to emerge overnight. Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia would first need to strengthen their existing cooperation, determine areas of common interest, and establish mechanisms that could support wider participation.

Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia are taking initial steps toward a proposed wider defence cooperation framework that could eventually involve up to 32 countries, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

The development points to a significant expansion of security cooperation among three countries that have strengthened their strategic ties.

Fidan said the three nations have begun working through carefully measured steps rather than attempting to establish a large alliance immediately.

The approach focuses on building trust, improving coordination, and creating a foundation for deeper cooperation over time.

The proposed framework would aim to strengthen cooperation between participating countries on defence and security matters.

According to the Turkish foreign minister, possible areas of collaboration could include improving joint defence capabilities, exchanging military experience and expertise, enhancing coordination, and working together on shared regional security concerns.

A wider network involving as many as 32 countries would represent a substantial expansion beyond the initial cooperation between Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.

Hakan Fidan emphasized that creating a major multinational security framework would require patience and a gradual process.

The Turkish foreign minister stressed the importance of close coordination, mutual understanding, and steady progress among the countries involved.

This approach means the proposed alliance is not expected to emerge overnight. Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia would first need to strengthen their existing cooperation, determine areas of common interest, and establish mechanisms that could support wider participation.