Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye name Mecca Defence Alliance

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye formally named their mutual defence pact the Mecca Defence Alliance during a meeting of senior officials in Istanbul. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said a secretariat has been established in Riyadh and the first secretary-general will be appointed from Pakistan.

WHO: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan

WHAT: Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia formally named their mutual defence pact the Mecca Defence Alliance and announced a Riyadh secretariat.

WHEN: Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 8:57 AM ET

WHERE: Türkiye

WHY: The alliance was announced following senior officials’ talks among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.

How this story developed (showing 4 of 4 earlier reports)

Pakistan’s Dar and Munir arrive in Türkiye for Makkah pact talks · Aug 31, 2026 at 1:09 AM ET
Turkey to host first defence pact ministerial meeting · Aug 30, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye to meet under Makkah pact · Aug 30, 2026 at 2:14 PM ET
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold defence pact meeting · Aug 30, 2026 at 7:08 AM ET

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