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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye plan military chiefs' meeting under Makkah pact
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- Sep 25, 2026, 4:23 PM UTC
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Holiest city in Islam and capital of Mecca Province, Saudi Arabia
Mecca, officially Makkah al-Mukarramah, is a city in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia and is the capital of Mecca Province. Mecca is considered the birthplace of Islam and the Islamic prophet Muhammad, as well as being the holiest city in Islam.
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The pact with Turkey and Pakistan has evolved quickly from a vague political commitment. Riyadh hopes it will help it navigate a thorny Middle East crisis.
Saudi Arabia has formally begun implementing its Mecca joint defense agreement with Türkiye and Pakistan, with senior military leaders meeting in Riyadh to translate the pact into practical military coordination.
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