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Bangladesh Shows Interest in Mecca Defense Pact
(MENAFN) Bangladesh has signaled its willingness to become part of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, according to a senior Bangladeshi official.
Humayun Kabir, recently appointed as state minister for foreign affairs, said the country has already conveyed its interest in the security arrangement. He pointed to Bangladesh’s growing recognition among countries in West Asia and across the wider Muslim world.
"We have expressed our interest in the Mecca Defense 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, especially the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, to be with them in many places," said Humayun Kabir, who was appointed as state minister for foreign affairs last week.
Kabir indicated that Bangladesh views the possibility of joining a broader security framework among Islamic countries positively, adding that the government is continuing to assess the matter.
"If there is one (agreement) in West Asia, if there is a security agreement between Islamic countries, then it is not unusual to go there. Let's see. The matter is being viewed positively," said Kabir, who earlier served as an advisor to Rahman.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan recently established the joint defense framework following a trilateral meeting in Mecca. The agreement focuses on reinforcing collective security, expanding military cooperation and supporting peace and stability both regionally and internationally.
The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was formally concluded at Al-Safa Palace, where Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the accord during the summit.
Humayun Kabir, recently appointed as state minister for foreign affairs, said the country has already conveyed its interest in the security arrangement. He pointed to Bangladesh’s growing recognition among countries in West Asia and across the wider Muslim world.
"We have expressed our interest in the Mecca Defense 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, especially the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, to be with them in many places," said Humayun Kabir, who was appointed as state minister for foreign affairs last week.
Kabir indicated that Bangladesh views the possibility of joining a broader security framework among Islamic countries positively, adding that the government is continuing to assess the matter.
"If there is one (agreement) in West Asia, if there is a security agreement between Islamic countries, then it is not unusual to go there. Let's see. The matter is being viewed positively," said Kabir, who earlier served as an advisor to Rahman.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan recently established the joint defense framework following a trilateral meeting in Mecca. The agreement focuses on reinforcing collective security, expanding military cooperation and supporting peace and stability both regionally and internationally.
The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was formally concluded at Al-Safa Palace, where Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the accord during the summit.
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