The Aporia · Makkah defence pact meeting to be held today in Riyadh, confirms FO

Today in Riyadh, a meeting of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement will take place, focusing on regional developments and cooperation among member states including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye. The Pakistani delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. The Foreign Office statement highlights the meeting's aim to review ongoing efforts under the Makkah Agreement and emphasizes Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and stability.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-05, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Friday that a strategic committee meeting of the Makkah Defence Alliance would take place in Riyadh on October 5th, focusing on addressing Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia. The Strategic Political and Defence Committee (SPDC) comprises three ministers from each country involved: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. At a briefing about the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Dar mentioned that high-level meetings were held by the foreign ministers and army chiefs due to recent escalations in Houthi attacks.

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defense Minister Yasar Guler, and their Chief of General Staff General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu will attend alongside officials from Pakistan. The Pakistani delegation includes Dar, the Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Defense Minister Khawaja Asif. This meeting is expected to discuss regional developments and explore potential political engagement with the Houthis as an alternative to military action, according to comments made by Dar about suggestions coming from Iran.

The Makkah Defence Alliance was established under a trilateral agreement aiming to ensure security around Islam’s holy sites and respond to threats in the region. The upcoming SPDC meeting is seen as crucial for coordinating defense strategies amid increasing tensions with Yemen's Houthi rebels who have launched multiple attacks on Saudi Arabia, including targeting its oil facilities.

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Turkey says Mecca pact committee to meet in Riyadh on October 5 same event · 95%

The Straits Times

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“Both articles report on a committee meeting of the Mecca pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan scheduled for October 5 in Riyadh.”

Dar says Makkah defence pact committee to meet next week on Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia different event · 70%

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“Article A mentions a meeting to occur next week, while Article B confirms it for today (presumably different dates), though both refer to similar events involving the SPDC committee.”

Pakistan says Mecca pact members to hold emergency talks on engaging Houthis different event · 70%

The Straits Times

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“While both articles discuss an upcoming meeting related to the Mecca defence pact, they refer to different meetings with different dates and focus areas.”

Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthis different event · 50%

Al Jazeera

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“Article A reports on Pakistan's vow to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthis, while Article B discusses a subsequent meeting about regional cooperation and defense under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.”

As Saudi Arabia steps up war against Yemen’s Houthis, Pakistan set to play support role different event · 20%

South China Morning Post

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“Article A discusses Pakistani troops supporting Saudi Arabia in a potential war against Yemen's Houthis, while Article B talks about an upcoming meeting regarding regional cooperation and defense.”

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🔮 A meeting of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement will be held on Monday in Riyadh and will focus on regional developments and ongoing cooperation between the member states, the Foreign Office (FO) confirmed.

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In a statement on social media platform X, FO said Pakistan’s delegation at the meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee (SPDC) will include Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.

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🔮 A meeting of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement will be held on Monday in Riyadh and will focus on regional developments and ongoing cooperation between the member states, the Foreign Office (FO) confirmed.

2026-10-05 · Dawn

Makkah defence pact meeting to be held today in Riyadh, confirms FO · assertive framing

A meeting of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement will be held on Monday in Riyadh and will focus on regional developments and ongoing cooperation between the member states, the Foreign Office (FO) confirmed. asserted

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In a statement on social media platform X, FO said Pakistan’s delegation at the meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee (SPDC) will include Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. asserted

delegation → say → Staff

“The meeting will also be attended by the respective Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Ministers of Defence, as well as Chiefs of General Staff of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Republic of Türkiye,” FO added. asserted

FO → attend → Türkiye

It said that the member states will discuss “latest developments in the region and review ongoing cooperation under the framework of the Makkah Agreement”. asserted

states → say → Agreement

FO added that Pakistan’s participation signified its “resolve to continue contributing towards regional peace and stability”. asserted

participation → add → peace

In another post, FO said Dar arrived in Madina earlier today ahead of the Riyadh meeting. asserted

Dar → say → meeting

DPM Dar paid respects at the Prophet’s Mosque and offered prayers. asserted

Dar → pay → prayers

Following this, Dar proceeded to Riyadh for the meeting. asserted

Dar → follow → meeting

In Riyadh, FO said Dar will be joined by CDF Munir and Asif. asserted

Dar → say → Munir

Makkah defence pact meeting to be held today in Riyadh, confirms FO

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