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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye name Mecca Defence Alliance
By The BriefBrief · Sources (20)
Filed: Aug 31, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
Summary: 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: Aug 31, 2026
WHERE: Türkiye
WHY: The alliance was announced following senior officials’ talks among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.
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