Bangladesh eyes joining Makkah defence agreement
Bangladesh has expressed interest in joining the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye. Dhaka views the security pact positively, but officials have not made a final decision. Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir confirmed the development on Monday. He said officials are still discussing possible participation in the agreement. […]
Bangladesh has shown interest in joining the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, according to a senior diplomat. The pact involves Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, and aims to enhance collective security, bolster defense cooperation, and foster peace and stability in the region and beyond. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir stated that Bangladesh is now a country of recognition, with West Asian and global Muslim partners extending invitations for Bangladesh's leadership to participate in various events.
If there is a security agreement among Islamic nations, Kabir sees it as natural for Bangladesh to engage in such initiatives.
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