Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye to hold first defence pact meeting in Istanbul on Monday
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Top foreign ministers, defense ministers, and military chiefs from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye are scheduled to hold their first trilateral meeting in Istanbul on Monday. The talks mark the inaugural gathering under the defense pact known as the Mecca Agreement or Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
According to the Prime Minister's Office in Pakistan and the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting will focus on reviewing the contours of the defense pact and assessing the progress made thus far.
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Al JazeeraHighlights the participation of high-ranking officials including foreign, defense ministers, and military chiefs.
Middle East EyeEmphasizes the official confirmation of the meeting by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Express TribuneDetails the specific agenda items, citing Pakistan's PM Office on reviewing agreement contours and progress.
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