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Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia To Hold First Strategic Defense Committee Meeting in Istanbul
Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia will hold the first meeting of their Strategic Political and Defense Committee in Istanbul on Monday, marking the first high-level gathering under the Mecca Joint Defense Pact signed by the three countries earlier this month. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday that Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defense Minister…
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- Why it matters
- The three countries signed the Mecca Joint Defense Pact earlier this month; this meeting operationalizes that commitment and signals how seriously they intend to coordinate on defense matters.
- Most affected
- Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia — First formal venue to coordinate defense and political strategy as a bloc.
- Likely next
- Whether the three countries announce specific defense cooperation measures or joint positions on regional issues after Monday's meeting.
Also reported by: The Straits Times, Japan Today, Deccan Chronicle, Free Press Journal, The New Arab