Makkah: The Palestinian Presidency welcomed the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Trkiye, and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, expressing its appreciation to the leaders of the three countries for this step. According to Saudi Press Agency, the Presidency emphasized that strengthening the capabilities of the nations and enhancing their integration and cooperation in protecting their security, sovereignty, and legitimate interests constitute a fundamental pillar of regional stability and the preservation of their peoples' resources. The presidency described the agreement as a significant strategic step that would enhance security, stability, and cooperation among the countries of the Islamic world and reinforce the principles of solidarity and shared security and destiny in confronting common challenges and threats. The Palestinian Presidency expressed hope that the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement would serve as a starting point for strengthen ing the Arab and Islamic collective security framework, contributing to the protection of the region's countries, peoples, and holy sites, while supporting the rights of the Palestinian people and their legitimate struggle to end the Israeli occupation and establish their fully sovereign independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.