Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye showcase solidarity with Makkah Accord at tent pegging event
By The South Asia Times
ISLAMABAD - Riders carrying the national flags of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye staged a symbolic display of solidarity with the Makkah Accord during the Sultan International Tent Pegging Tournament in Pakistan’s Khushab district, marking World Tent Pegging Day.
Horses decorated in the colors of the three countries’ flags and riders carrying lances and waving national flags took part in the event under the slogan “Three Flags, One Soul.”
The event aimed to promote friendship, mutual cooperation and solidarity among the three countries, while highlighting their shared commitment to the Makkah Accord and regional peace.
Speaking at the gathering, Sahibzada Sultan Bahadar Aziz said Pakistan had always played a pivotal role in safeguarding the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah.
He said the Makkah Accord reflected a continued commitment to peace and stability in the region, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and solidarity among brotherly nations.
The tournament was held under the patronage of Sahibzada Sultan Muhammad Ali, founding father of the MUSLIM Institute.
Organizers said the event used traditional equestrian sport to strengthen cultural and diplomatic ties among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye and to promote a message of unity and regional cooperation.
