Mecca defence pact committee to meet in Riyadh

· Security · Turkey · Saudi Arabia

A committee of the Mecca defence pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will hold talks in Riyadh on Monday, with Turkish ministers attending, Turkey's foreign ministry said.

Why it matters：The meeting signals deepening military cooperation among three key Muslim powers, potentially reshaping Middle East security alignments.

Key points

  • The pact groups Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
  • Turkish ministers will attend the Riyadh talks.
  • The meeting comes amid heightened regional tensions.

Sources (original reporting)

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