Top officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan will meet in Istanbul on Monday for the first committee meeting under the “Mecca Joint Defence Agreement,” which they signed earlier this month. This agreement aims to strengthen their collective defense against aggression, stating that an attack on one member would be considered an attack on all, similar to NATO’s collective defense clause.
Foreign and defense ministers, as well as military leaders from the three countries, will participate in the meeting. The agenda will focus on international security issues, including enhancing defense capabilities, improving cooperation among their armed forces, and developing joint production in the defense industry.
The three nations are concerned about Israel’s military actions and Iran’s influence in the region, especially as the U.S. faces challenges in managing regional conflicts that have caused an energy crisis. The agreement is open to expansion, with Egypt potentially joining in the future, but it does not aim to replace existing military alliances.
With information from Reuters
