IndiaPakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey are convening the first meeting of the Mecca Pact committee in Istanbul to discuss expanding the defense agreement. Bangladesh has shown interest in joining the pact, which could extend the 'Islamic NATO' to India's eastern flank. However, the focus of the meeting appears to be on Egypt's potential membership, as Cairo is already part of the Regional-4 (R-4) grouping with the three nations. The discussion includes topics such as defense capabilities, military interoperability, intelligence cooperation, and the establishment of a permanent secretariat. While Bangladesh remains outside the pact, there is speculation about its future inclusion.
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