Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan condemn attacks on Mecca, weigh joint military support

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have condemned recent attacks on Mecca, with foreign ministers from the three countries discussing plans for an urgent meeting of military chiefs under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.

The talks focused on exploring ways the three nations could provide joint military support to Saudi Arabia in the wake of the attacks. The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement provides a framework for coordinated security cooperation among signatory states.

Coordinated response sought

By raising the prospect of a meeting between military chiefs, the foreign ministers signaled an intent to move beyond diplomatic condemnation toward concrete discussions on security assistance. Such a meeting would allow military officials from the three countries to assess specific options for supporting Saudi Arabia.

Details on the timing of any military chiefs' meeting, or the specific nature of the military support under consideration, have not yet been disclosed. The foreign ministers' discussions represent an initial diplomatic step toward a coordinated response among the three countries.

Further statements from the governments involved are expected as plans for the proposed meeting develop.