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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan Hold First Meeting of Mecca Defense Pact

Officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan convened in Istanbul for the inaugural committee meeting of the Mecca Defense Pact. The gathering marks the first operational step in formalizing military cooperation among the three Sunni-majority nations.

30 Aug, 10:05 — 30 Aug, 12:31
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ReutersVery High4h ago

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting, source says - Reuters

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting, source says  Reuters

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual4h ago

Istanbul to host first committee meeting of Turkey-Saudi-Pak defence alliance

Top officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan met in Istanbul for a defense accord. This meeting follows the recent signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. The pact aims to enhance defense capabilities and interoperability among the three nations. Discussions will focus on collective deterrence and regional security issues. The alliance remains open to expansion with potential new members joining.

By YASHASVI VASISTHA

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual4h ago

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting, source says

Foreign and defence ministers, as well as the chiefs of staff, of the three countries will attend the meeting in Istanbul, the ministry source said.

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straits-timesMostly Factual4h ago

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting, source says - The Straits Times

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting, source says  The Straits Times

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual4h ago

Turkish, Saudi, Pakistani officials to meet for first Mecca defense pact summit, source says

The meeting between officials would happen on Monday, according to a source from the Turkish foreign ministry, with the allies concerned over a possible escalation of the Iran war.

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moneycontrol4h ago

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting, source says - Moneycontrol.com

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting, source says  Moneycontrol.com

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hurriyet-dailyMixed2h ago

Istanbul to host 1st Mecca Pact meeting

The committee’s inaugural meeting is expected to bring together Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia’s foreign and defense ministers and military chiefs, according to sources

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geo-newsMostly Factual3h ago

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye to hold first defence pact meeting tomorrow: source

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing the joint defence agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. — ReutersMeeting to be held in Istanbul: Turkish foreign ministry source.International...

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