'The matter is being viewed positively': Official says Bangladesh interested in joining Makkah defence pact
Bangladesh has expressed interest in participating in the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, a top diplomat said Monday. “We have expressed our interest in the Makkah Defence pact […] Bangladesh is now a country of recognition. The partners in West Asia (Middle East), the partners in the Muslim world around the globe are now inviting the leadership of…
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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