Continue to Closely Follow Developments: MEA on Bangladesh Keen on Joining Mecca Defence Pact - The Tribune

Continue to Closely Follow Developments: MEA on Bangladesh Keen on Joining Mecca Defence Pact

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. India on Friday said it was closely following developments in West Asia when asked about reports that Bangladesh is keen to join the recently signed Mecca Defence Pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. World News | Continue to Closely Follow Developments: MEA on Bangladesh Keen on Joining Mecca Defence Pact.

Continue to closely follow developments: MEA on Bangladesh keen on joining Mecca Defence Pact - The Tribune

India on Friday said it was closely following developments in West Asia when asked about reports that Bangladesh is keen to join the recently signed Mecca Defence Pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.

Bangladesh Keen To Join Saudi-Pak-Turkey Defence Alliance, Says PM's Top Aide

This gives a new template to Bangladesh's foreign policy at a time when there have been strains over a Sheikh Hasina event in New Delhi even as both countries are working towards a reset in ties.

Bangladesh open to joining Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye Defence framework, says PM’s aide

Bangladesh is considering joining an economic or defence framework involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye, a senior aide to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said signalling a possible shift in Dhaka’s regional strategy and foreign policy approach.

Will Bangladesh Join Makkah Pact? – The Indian Awaaz

Last Updated on August 21, 2026 4:32 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ Asad Mirza Bangladesh says it’s “open” to joining the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact. That word choice is doing a lot of work. It’s not a signature, but it’s not nothing either – and for India, it confirms a drift that’s been building for two years. Words matter in diplomacy, and Bangladesh’s foreign affairs adviser Humayun Kabir chose his carefully. Asked whether Dhaka would join the M…