Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia hold Mecca pact defence meeting in Istanbul
Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia convened the first Strategic Political and Defence Committee meeting in Istanbul to move the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement from symbolism to practice. Officials and military chiefs discussed boosting defence capabilities, improving interoperability, joint defence production, intelligence sharing and institutional steps including a proposed permanent secretariat in Saudi Arabia. The meeting also addressed regional security pressures such as Red Sea shipping attacks, Iran tensions and Gaza-related issues. Ministers will outline a constitution and working methods and may set conditions for possible expansion to countries like Egypt or Bangladesh.
Founders plan a permanent secretariat reportedly based in Saudi Arabia
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The Mecca joint defence pact was signed on August 7 by the three leaders. The Istanbul meeting follows that signing to plan joint military work. The committee may set rules that decide future expansion.
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