Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agree to establish secretariat under joint defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have agreed to set up a secretariat for their joint defence pact, with Pakistan to head the secretariat for three years. The pact, also known as the Mecca Defence Alliance or Makkah Defence Alliance, aims to enhance regional security and cooperation. The first meeting of the pact is expected to be held in Istanbul.
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- ✓ Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have agreed to establish a secretariat under their joint defence pact.
- ✓ Pakistan will head the secretariat for three years.
- ✓ The first meeting of the defence pact is expected to be held in Istanbul.
- ✓ The joint defence pact aims to enhance regional security and cooperation among Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan.
What changed
The agreement to establish a secretariat under the joint defence pact marks a significant step forward in implementing the Mecca Defence Alliance.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan establish secretariat under joint defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have agreed to set up a secretariat for their joint defence pact, with Pakistan to head the secretariat for three years. The pact, also known as the Mecca Defence Alliance or Makkah Defence Alliance, aims to enhance regional security and cooperation. The first meeting of the pact is expected to be held in Istanbul.
Why it matters
The joint defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan was formed to address regional security concerns and promote cooperation among the three countries. The pact is seen as a significant development in the region, particularly amid rising tensions and uncertainty. The secretariat will serve as a key mechanism for implementing the pact and coordinating efforts among the three countries.
What is confirmed
- Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have agreed to establish a secretariat under their joint defence pact.
- Pakistan will head the secretariat for three years.
- The first meeting of the defence pact is expected to be held in Istanbul.
- The joint defence pact aims to enhance regional security and cooperation among Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan.
Still unconfirmed
- The Mecca Defence Alliance is not against any specific country, according to Turkey's Foreign Minister.
What to watch next
- The first meeting of the defence pact in Istanbul
- The establishment of the secretariat in Pakistan
- Further details on the scope and implementation of the Mecca Defence Alliance
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (21)
- Reuters — Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting, source says
- Al Jazeera — Top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to meet in Istanbul
- Al Jazeera — Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye meet: What’s next for their defence pact?
- Reuters — Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agree to establish secretariat under joint defence pact
- The Jerusalem Post — Turkish FM Fidan denounces Benjamin Netanyahu, denies Mecca pact targets specific country
- i24NEWS — Turkish FM: Netanyahu is a criminal who poses a threat to the region and the international community
- Daily Sabah — Mecca Defence Alliance launched in Istanbul 'to reduce uncertainty' in region
- Dawn — Makkah Defence Alliance to be institutionalised, Pakistan to head secretariat for 3 years: FO
- The National Interest — How the Mecca Pact Could Boost Middle Eastern Energy Connectivity
- The Daily Star — The Mecca Pact: Deterrence, Israel, and the new Gulf security equation
- Daily Sabah — Ministers meet for Saudi-Pak-Turkish defense pact's road map
- Open Magazine — An Islamic NATO or Mecca Mirage? Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey and the Illusion of a Muslim Military Alliance
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