Türkiye's Fidan meets Saudi FM in Istanbul for defense talks
12:26, 31/08/2026, MondayU: Update: 12:28, 31/08/2026, Monday
AA
AA
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (R) meets with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud (L) in Istanbul, Turkiye, on the sidelines of the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee, established under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.Hakan Fidan held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Istanbul on the sidelines of the inaugural Strategic Political and Defense Committee meeting established under the trilateral Mecca Joint Defense Agreement involving Pakistan, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Istanbul on Monday to open the first session of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. The Foreign Ministry announced the encounter on social media platform X, noting that the bilateral talks took place on the sidelines of the trilateral committee's inaugural proceedings.
The ministry disclosed no specific details regarding the substance of the discussions. The meeting marked the first institutional gathering under the defense pact linking Ankara, Riyadh, and Islamabad.
Trilateral framework
The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement binds Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan in a formalized security partnership. The treaty establishes the Strategic Political and Defense Committee as its principal coordinating body for defense and foreign policy consultations.
Monday's Istanbul session represented the committee's operational launch. The Foreign Ministry's statement emphasized the trilateral nature of the framework without elaborating on specific agenda items or outcomes.
Comments you share on our site are a valuable resource for other users. Please be respectful of different opinions and other users. Avoid using rude, aggressive, derogatory, or discriminatory language.