Bangladesh shows interest in joining Mecca defence pact
Dhaka views participation in an alliance among Islamic nations positively, citing longstanding ties with Saudi Arabia.
Bangladesh has expressed interest in joining the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a landmark pact signed recently by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. According to Bangladesh's junior foreign minister Humayun Kabir, the country is open to participating in the security pact among Islamic nations. Kabir highlighted Bangladesh's long-standing ties with Saudi Arabia and the significance of Mecca for the nation.
He emphasized that Mecca holds a special place in the hearts of Bangladeshis. The new dynamics in Bangladesh's foreign policy, following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina's administration, have led to the introduction of the "Bangladesh First" doctrine by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The first countries Rahman visited as prime minister were Malaysia and China.
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