Mecca Defence Pact

Mecca Defence Pact

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Mecca defence alliance launched in Istanbul 'to reduce uncertainty' in region

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said they decided to name the alliance the 'Mecca Defence Alliance'.

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Bangladesh must weigh options carefully before joining Mecca Pact: Experts

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a joint defence agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia,7 August, 2026. Photo: Reuters

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

Indian MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal responds to questions from journalists on 24 July 2026. Photo: Screengrab

India closely follows developments bearing on national security: Jaiswal on Bangladesh's stance on Mecca pact

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Iran invited to join Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan mutual defence pact

File photo of State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir. Photo: Collected

Mecca Defence Pact viewed positively; participation not unusual: Humaiun