Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan prepare roadmap for defence pact expansion

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What is the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement?

The Makkah Joint Defense Agreement is a collective defense pact signed on August 7 in Mecca by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. It establishes a commitment where an attack against one party is considered an attack against all.

Who is interested in joining the defence pact?

According to Pakistan's Foreign Ministry, six to seven Muslim-majority countries have expressed interest in joining the pact. Capital.gr specifically mentioned Bangladesh as a potential member and that Turkey wants Egypt to join.

What was the purpose of the first committee meeting?

The first meeting of the pact's key committee was held in Istanbul to establish institutional mechanisms for implementing the agreement and to discuss a roadmap for potential new members to join the alliance.