# Turkey Opens Mecca Joint Defense Agreement to All Regional Nations

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced the Mecca Pact is open to accession by all regional countries.

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on August 31 that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement is open to accession by all regional countries. [^1]

The US Embassy in Riyadh posted a birthday greeting for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the X platform on August 31, 2026. [^2]

Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia held their first official meeting to establish the Mecca Defense Agreement, a new security alliance signed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman. [^3]

The agreement stipulates that an attack on one of the member countries will be regarded as an act of aggression against all members of the alliance. [^4]

The announcement was made following the first meeting of the organization's Strategic Political and Defense Committee held in Istanbul. [^5]

The embassy message quoted former President Donald Trump's description of the prince as a great friend possessing leadership, vision, courage, and strength. [^6]

International analyst Jorge Chávez Mazuelos stated that these countries are joining forces because they perceive the United States as no longer a reliable country and that it may act against the interests of its own partners. [^7]

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the alliance aims to create a new security architecture for the region and consolidate stability. [^8]

The embassy stated that the words describing the prince as a great friend still reflect his leadership presence today. [^9]

Analyst Francisco Belaunde noted that the three countries have already coordinated their support for General al-Burhan's forces in the Sudanese civil war prior to the signing of the pact. [^10]

## What this stands on

1. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on August 31 that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement is open to accession by all regional countries. (TASS, News)
2. The US Embassy in Riyadh posted a birthday greeting for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the X platform on August 31, 2026. (CNN بالعربية, News)
3. Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia held their first official meeting to establish the Mecca Defense Agreement, a new security alliance signed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman. (elcomercio.pe, News)
4. The agreement stipulates that an attack on one of the member countries will be regarded as an act of aggression against all members of the alliance. (TASS, News)
5. The announcement was made following the first meeting of the organization's Strategic Political and Defense Committee held in Istanbul. (TASS, News)
6. The embassy message quoted former President Donald Trump's description of the prince as a great friend possessing leadership, vision, courage, and strength. (CNN بالعربية, News)
7. International analyst Jorge Chávez Mazuelos stated that these countries are joining forces because they perceive the United States as no longer a reliable country and that it may act against the interests of its own partners. (elcomercio.pe, News)
8. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the alliance aims to create a new security architecture for the region and consolidate stability. (elcomercio.pe, News)
9. The embassy stated that the words describing the prince as a great friend still reflect his leadership presence today. (CNN بالعربية, News)
10. Analyst Francisco Belaunde noted that the three countries have already coordinated their support for General al-Burhan's forces in the Sudanese civil war prior to the signing of the pact. (elcomercio.pe, News)

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