Bangladesh could join Mecca pact, official suggests

Bangladesh could join Mecca pact, official suggests MEE staff on Tue, 08/25/2026 - 17:03 According to Reuters, the consideration follows an invitation from Saudi Arabia The military gathers as part of preparations for the election, at the National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 5 February

Analysts say joining a defence alliance with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan could affect ties with competing regional and global powers

The Mecca security pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan stipulates that an armed attack against one shall count as an attack against all three. Yet the real message is directed at the United States: if being an American ally offers no immunity against attack, there is little point in waiting for Washington to

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Iran may join Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence alliance as reported invitation remains unconfirmedIran has been invited to join the Mecca Agreement for Mutual Defense, a new security alliance formed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, Al Mayadeen reported, citing a senior Iranian official.The reported invitation has not

Head of the Iranian Parliament news agency, Mehdi Rahimi, reportedly revealed information about the official invitation to Tehran to join the Mecca agreement.

IRAN said today it is reviewing an invitation to join Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey in a joint defence agreement. In an interview with Al-Mayadeen, Mehdi Rahimi, the head of the Iranian Parliament’s official news agency, said Iran was considering the proposal to join what has become known as the “Mecca Pact.” Mr Ra

The invitation has not yet been officially confirmed by Iran's Foreign Ministry or by any of the three countries that are parties to the agreement.

This gives a new template to Bangladesh's foreign policy at a time when there have been strains over a Sheikh Hasina event in New Delhi even as both countries are working towards a reset in ties.