"Hope to respond positively": Bangladesh signals interest in joining Mecca Defence Pact

Aug 24, 2026

Bangladesh on Monday expressed a keen interest in joining the newly established Mecca Defence Pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye, with State Minister...

Continue to closely follow developments: MEA on Bangladesh keen on joining Mecca Defence Pact

Aug 21, 2026

India on Friday said it was closely following developments in West Asia when asked about reports that Bangladesh is keen to join the recently...

"Saudi should carefully look at BRICS Delhi Declaration": MJ Akbar takes dig at Mecca pact following Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia

Sep 13, 2026

Former Minister of State for External Affairs, MJ Akbar, took a swipe at the Mecca Defence Pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye amid...

"Attack on one, attack on all": Pak, Saudi, Turkey sign key defence pact

Aug 07, 2026

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signed the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement" establishing a mutual defence alliance where an attack on one is treated as...

Mecca defence pact not aimed at attacking or eliminating Iran, says Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan

Aug 09, 2026

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recently signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not directed against Iran,...

'Closely following development': India reacts to Turkey-Pakistan-Saudi defence deal

Aug 07, 2026

India is closely monitoring the newly signed "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement" between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, the Ministry of External Affairs said on...