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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan Plan First Defense Meeting
A military partnership known as the Mecca pact is moving forward, with countries like Bangladesh considering a future role.
Diplomats and military officials meeting for a high-level summit in Istanbul.
By John Doe
Reporting from Turkey 
Aug. 30, 2026, 4:54 p.m. - 12 hours ago
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are getting ready to hold their first meeting regarding a new defense pact. A defense pact is basically an agreement between countries to work together and protect each other if there is a conflict. This specific agreement is often called the Mecca pact.
Ministers are gathering in Istanbul to discuss the next steps for this partnership. The goal is to figure out how these nations can better support each other's security.
There is also talk about whether other countries might join in. For example, Bangladesh’s foreign minister said they would happily consider joining if they were invited.
Some experts are watching this closely to see how the group might grow. Others are looking at what it means for the region’s stability, with some media outlets even questioning how alliances like this might change the balance of power in South Asia.
Right now, the focus is on this first meeting in Istanbul. Leaders hope to set a clear path for how the group will work together moving forward.
Source: Reuters
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