Saudi crown prince says 'Mecca Defense Alliance' with Turkiye, Pakistan aims to bolster regional stability
Mohammed bin Salman condemned Israeli actions in Gaza and around Al-Aqsa Mosque while presenting the new defense pact as a stabilizing force amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has said a newly formed "Mecca Defense Alliance" with Turkiye and Pakistan is intended to bolster stability across the region, according to remarks reported by Anadolu Agency.
In his comments, the crown prince condemned Israeli attacks in Gaza as well as what he described as violations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, framing the new alliance partly as a response to ongoing regional conflict and tension.
He also warned that the global energy crisis remains "open to all possibilities," signaling continued uncertainty over how broader instability in the region could affect energy markets.
The alliance brings together three influential Muslim-majority nations, and its formation reflects an effort among Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan to coordinate more closely on defense and security matters amid a volatile geopolitical environment.
Further details on the alliance's specific mechanisms or commitments were not immediately disclosed in the crown prince's remarks.
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- Saudi crown prince says 'Mecca Defense Alliance' with Türkiye, Pakistan aims to bolster regional stability — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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