Pakistan appoints retired general as first secretary-general of Mecca pact secretariat
The trilateral agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye aims to strengthen collective deterrence.
Pakistan has appointed a retired general as the first secretary-general of the secretariat established under a trilateral security agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, according to Anadolu Agency.
The agreement among the three countries is aimed at strengthening collective deterrence, though the report did not specify further details of the pact's scope or the mechanisms through which it will operate.
Limited details available
Anadolu Agency's report did not name the retired general appointed to the role, nor did it provide a timeline for when the secretariat will become operational.
The trilateral framework adds to a series of defense and security arrangements among Muslim-majority states in recent years aimed at deepening cooperation on regional security matters.
Sources
- Pakistan appoints retired general as 1st secretary general of Mecca pact secretariat — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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