Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses a high-level military meeting in Islamabad, where top defense officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey gather to reinforce the Mecca Accord—a security and defense agreement—and explore deeper military cooperation. The discussions aim to strengthen regional alliances amid evolving geopolitical tensions, signaling a potential shift in defense partnerships. Analysts suggest the talks could reshape strategic alignments in the Middle East and South Asia, though details on specific agreements remain undisclosed. The meeting underscores growing coordination between the three nations amid shared security concerns.
Shehbaz Sharif speaks as Islamabad, Riyadh and Ankara army chiefs meet to discuss Mecca pact, closer military ties.
