The three countries agreed to further institutionalize their cooperation “in a manner that would enhance their solidarity, ensure the credibility and effectiveness of their collective deterrence and defence, and contribute to the regional efforts and cooperative security towards a just, inclusive and lasting peace.”
The statement also announced the establishment of a secretariat in Saudi Arabia to support work carried out under the agreement.
“A Secretariat, headed by a Secretary General, will be established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support their work within the framework of the Mecca Agreement,” it said.
The secretariat will initially be headed by a secretary general from Pakistan for a three-year term.