Bangladesh Shows Willingness to Joining Pakistan-Turkiye-Saudi Defence Pact
Bangladesh says it is weighing the pact as the three signatories pledge mutual defence and invite countries committed to cooperation.
- Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir said Bangladesh maintains a positive approach towards joining the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye, prioritizing national interests under its "Bangladesh First" policy.
- Signed on August 7 at the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit, the pact commits Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to mutual defense, treating any armed attack against one as an attack against all.
- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan described the framework as similar to NATO's mutual defense arrangement, while Pakistani Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar clarified the accord is defensive and supports peaceful conflict resolution.
- On August 9, Foreign Minister Dar reaffirmed the agreement remains open to countries willing to uphold its core principles, with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan identifying Egypt as a potential candidate for membership.
- The agreement emerges amid heightened regional tensions following the US-Israel war on Iran, which began February 28 and has disrupted maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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