Pakistan's Leaders Touch Down in Turkiye for Key Defence Pact Talks
By Editor • August 30, 2026 • 1 min read
On August 30, 2026, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, arrived in Turkiye for an important trilateral defence meeting involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye.
This gathering marks the first session of the 'Makkah Joint Defence Agreement', which was signed on August 7. This pact strengthens military cooperation, stating that an attack against one nation will be considered an attack against all three, a crucial stance amidst rising security concerns in West Asia.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry confirmed that the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Strategic Political and Defence Committee will take place in Istanbul on Monday. Key officials, including Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defence Minister Yasar Guler, are set to participate, although the detailed agenda remains undisclosed.
Speculations suggest discussions may revolve around the regional implications of the ongoing Iran conflict. Additionally, Fidan has extended an invitation to Dar for the Regional-4 meeting, which also focuses on enhancing security collaboration among the member states.
Source: www.thehindu.com
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