Makkah Joint Defence Agreement States Hold Military Chiefs' Meeting in Riyadh; Foreign Ministers Convene in New York

Military chiefs from the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement states gathered in Riyadh on September 25, 2026, according to Saudi Press Agency. The meeting focused on regional security and defense coordination. Separately, foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye met in New York on the same day under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, as reported by the same source. The two events highlight the agreement's role in fostering both military and diplomatic collaboration.