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Syria considers joining Makkah defense pact with Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan

Syria's foreign minister says Damascus is in negotiations to join the NATO-style alliance as Saudi Arabia faces escalating Houthi attacks.

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What to know

  • Syria's foreign minister said Damascus is in active negotiations to join the Makkah pact, a NATO-style alliance of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan that obligates members to treat attacks on one as attacks on all.
  • The move reflects Syria's alignment with Saudi Arabia, its key backer since the fall of Bashar Assad in December 2024, and comes amid Saudi Arabia's escalating conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
  • Syria has denied reports of being asked to provide ground troops against the Houthis in Yemen, but emphasizes its view that Gulf security is integral to its own security.

“Regarding Makkah pact integration, there are some negotiations on this issue and regardless of whether it is in the pact or not, or any other pact, Syria is part of the security of this region and it'll stand by any organisation that protects the security of this area.”

Asaad Al Shibani, Syria's Foreign Minister · The National UAE ↗ · Oct 30

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Syria considers joining Makkah defense pact with Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan
The National UAE

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    Syria's foreign minister announces negotiations over Makkah pact membership

    At the Manama Dialogue conference in Bahrain, Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani says Damascus is considering and currently in negotiations to join the Makkah alliance, emphasizing Syria's view of itself as part of Gulf security.

    “Discussions are currently underway to evaluate Syria's entry into the Makkah alliance.”
    — Asaad Al-Shibani

    1. 8 outlets first by The National, 8d ago · also Al Jazeera, NYT, NYT Middle East, Middle East Eye, ZeroHedge, Breaking Defense +1 · read ↗

    2. 2 outlets Syria weighing whether to join Makkah pact

      first by Arab News, 8d ago · also Dawn

      1 more headline
    • GeoWire@mastodon.social

      ⚡ NEWS Syria Evaluates Entry into Mecca Defence Pact Syria is considering joining the Mecca Defence Pact, an alliance comprising Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. The Syrian Foreign Minister confirmed Damascus is evaluating the proposal, marking a significant potential shift in regional diplomatic... 📰 https://www…

      GeoWire@mastodon.socialMastodon8d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    • europesays@pubeurope.com

      Syria weighing whether to join Mecca pact: foreign minister Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Shaibani speaks during a plenary session of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)… # EuropeSays # Headlines # News # Europe # Europa # EU # Syria

      europesays@pubeurope.comMastodon7d agoview on Mastodon ↗
    • europesays@pubeurope.com

      Syria says discussions underway on joining Mecca pact Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Saturday that “discussions are currently underway to evaluate Syria’s entry into the… # EuropeSays # Headlines # News # Europe # Europa # EU # Syria

      europesays@pubeurope.comMastodon8d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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  2. background

    Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey sign Makkah Joint Defence Agreement — The three countries sign a NATO-style defense pact in Makkah stating that an armed attack on one member is considered an attack on all.

  3. background

    Syria's new government comes to power after Bashar Assad's fall — Bashar Assad's regime collapses, and a new Syrian government takes control, with Saudi Arabia emerging as a key backer.

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  1. 2 outlets Syria Considers Joining Saudi Arabia’s Mecca Alliance

    first by Breitbart, 5d ago · also Semafor

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  2. 2 outlets Syria says discussions underway on joining Makkah Defence Alliance

    first by The Express Tribune, 8d ago · also Daily Sabah

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