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]