TEHRAN, Senior officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are scheduled to meet Iranian counterparts in Tehran on Monday to discuss regional security and coordination, according to a Reuters report citing people familiar with the matter.
The planned talks come amid rising security concerns across the Middle East and escalating attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. The meeting is expected to provide an opportunity for representatives of the three countries to consult with Iranian officials on regional developments and diplomatic coordination.
Who Will Represent Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye?
According to the reports, Pakistan will be represented by Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. Saudi Arabia’s delegation will include Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, while Türkiye will be represented by intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin.
The officials are expected to hold consultations with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on regional security matters. The Saudi government, Pakistan’s military media wing and Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry had not immediately responded to Reuters’ requests for comment at the time of reporting.
Regional Security Concerns Drive Diplomatic Engagement
The meeting is taking place as Saudi Arabia faces escalating attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement, which is aligned with Iran. Saudi air defences reportedly intercepted another wave of missiles and drones on Sunday, adding to concerns about the potential expansion of regional hostilities.
The planned discussions are significant because they bring Iranian officials into direct high-level contact with representatives of all three countries belonging to the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. However, the precise agenda and any concrete outcomes of the meeting have not yet been officially confirmed.
What Is the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement?
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in August 2026. The agreement provides for collective defence, including a provision treating an armed attack against one member as an attack against all three.
The pact is intended to strengthen defence cooperation and establish a framework for responding to threats to the members’ territorial integrity and sovereignty. Pakistan approved the agreement in October, while the Turkish parliamentary ratification process remains underway.
Pakistan’s Diplomatic Role
Pakistan has served as an intermediary in efforts to facilitate communication between Iran and the United States. Field Marshal Asim Munir also visited Tehran last week, where he met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials.
The latest planned meeting could provide another opportunity for regional consultations at a time of heightened security concerns. Nevertheless, it remains unclear whether the talks will produce a new agreement, a joint statement or specific measures to reduce tensions.
The meeting’s outcome will be closely watched by regional observers, particularly for any indication of stronger diplomatic coordination among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Iran.
