Turkey hosted the inaugural Strategic Political and Defense Committee meeting under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement on August 31, 2026, in Istanbul, bringing together defense ministers, foreign ministers, and military chiefs from the three nations. The talks focused on military interoperability and defense cooperation.
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The Mecca Alliance: Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will hold the first Strategic Political and Defense Committee meeting in Istanbul tomorrow, focusing on military interoperability, defense-industry cooperation, counterterrorism, and setting up the alliance secretariat.
Türkiye is hosting Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in Istanbul on August 31 for the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee, created under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement. Foreign ministers, defense ministers and military chiefs from the three countries are expected to attend [alarabiya.net#1][aawsat.com#3][hurriyetdailynews.com#1][asianews.network#1][dw.com#1]. The pact was si
The first Strategic Political and Defense Committee meeting under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement has begun in Istanbul, bringing together Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Hosted by Türkiye, the talks focus on security, military interoperability, joint defense production and R&D, counterterrorism cooperation, and a roadmap for future joint activities.
Defense and foreign ministers and chiefs of staff from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan pose for a group photo ahead of the Political Strategic Defense Committee meeting in Istanbul.
Türkiye Hosts First Joint Defense Committee Meeting Under Mecca Pact The talks, bringing together senior officials from Türkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, will focus on interoperability, defense cooperation, and the pact’s institutional roadmap. READ MORE