Monitoring Desk: President Trump is likely to meet the heads of six Muslim countries, including Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Qatar, and Indonesia, next week.
According to available information, President Trump wants to discuss Middle Eastern issues with like-minded countries such as Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Qatar, and Indonesia because the Israeli attack on Qatar and the lukewarm response of the United States have created a deficit of trust between the U.S. and its Muslim allies, including Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Qatar.
On September 17, 2025, in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan signed the “Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement.” This agreement aims to develop aspects of defense cooperation between the two countries and strengthen joint deterrence against any aggression. The agreement states that any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both.
