Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, member states of the "Mecca Pact," are expected to travel to Iran on Monday, October 26, for talks on regional coordination, Reuters reported, citing two sources.
According to the report, the delegation will include Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Pakistan's Army Chief, General Asim Munir. The Turkish representative's name was not mentioned. This trip marks the first coordinated, high-level meeting between the three pact members and Iran since the alliance was announced.
The visit is viewed by observers as a significant step towards de-escalation and establishing a direct channel for dialogue among key regional powers. It comes as the region continues to grapple with the fallout from recent tensions in the Middle East, maritime security issues, and shared security concerns.
The "Mecca Pact" was recently formed between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan as a framework for security and defense cooperation. Its formation is seen as a strategic move to enhance collaboration among the three influential nations.
The simultaneous presence of top defense and security officials from these three countries in Tehran could pave the way for discussions on bilateral and multilateral security issues. Topics are expected to include regional stability and the management of ongoing crises.
Analysts suggest that this meeting could signal a oader effort to build trust and find common ground on pressing security challenges that affect all parties involved. The engagement reflects a shifting diplomatic landscape in the region.
However, the specific details of the meeting's agenda have not yet been officially announced by any of the parties involved.
Source: Reuters
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