"Is this pact heading towards much-wanted Islamic NATO?": MJ Akbar demands US clarity over Mecca Pact

Aug 20, 2026

Highlighting concerns over regional security dynamics, Akbar questioned whether the trilateral pact would transform into a broader collective defence framework.

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...

"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...

"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...

"Examining implications": India on Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey defence pact

Aug 11, 2026

Ministry of External Affairs stated that it is evaluating the security and regional peace implications of the newly signed Mecca Defence Pact between Pakistan,...

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,...