Bangladesh has expressed interest in joining the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir announced that his country was interested in joining the agreement. Kabir said it would not be unusual for Islamic countries to have a security agreement.
Stating that Bangladesh is now recognized by more countries, Kabir said Muslim countries in West Asia and other regions of the world, particularly the governments of Bangladesh led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, wanted to see the country represented on various platforms.
Minister Kabir said the possibility of Bangladesh joining the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was being viewed positively.
Agreement signed in Mecca
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement at a trilateral summit held in Mecca. The agreement was signed on August 7 at Al-Safa Palace by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The agreement aims to strengthen collective security and deepen defense cooperation. It also seeks to promote peace and stability in the region and beyond.
Kabir appointed last week
Humayun Kabir was appointed state minister for foreign affairs last week. Kabir previously served as an adviser to Tarique Rahman.