ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is set to host the third meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee of the Makkah Defence Alliance later this month, bringing together senior political, diplomatic, and military leadership from Pakistan, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia.
The meeting – the date for which is being finalised -will discuss strengthening trilateral strategic cooperation, defence partnerships and regional security coordination, diplomatic sources said.
The high-level meeting is expected to provide an important opportunity for the three allied countries to review their evolving strategic relationship, deepen political consultations and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in defence and security matters at a time of growing regional and international challenges.
Diplomatic sources said the gathering is expected to be attended by foreign ministers, defence ministers and military chiefs of the three countries, reflecting the importance attached to the emerging trilateral framework and its potential role in advancing regional stability and collective strategic interests.
Pakistan will be represented at the meeting by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif. Senior political and military leadership from Türkiye and Saudi Arabia is also expected to participate.
The forthcoming meeting will constitute the third gathering of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee, following its previous meetings in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia. Pakistan’s hosting of the latest session underscores its growing engagement in the trilateral initiative and its commitment to strengthening strategic coordination with the two brotherly countries.
The discussions are expected to encompass a broad range of issues relating to political consultations, defence cooperation, military coordination and the further institutionalisation of trilateral engagement.
The three countries are also likely to explore ways to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation on matters of shared strategic interest.
The committee provides an important platform for bringing together political and defence leadership to assess regional developments, exchange perspectives on emerging security challenges and reinforce cooperation among the three countries.
Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia maintain longstanding political, economic, religious and strategic ties, with their leaderships frequently emphasising the importance of closer cooperation in addressing regional challenges and promoting peace and stability.
