Mecca-Defense-Pact

Targeting the Houthis instead of Israel as the first real test of the Mecca Joint Defense Pact somewhat conflicts with the concept of Islamic solidarity in which the pact was presented, said Betul Dogan Akkas, assistant professor of International Relations at Ankara University. She told Al Jazeera, “The Mecca Defense Pact could be presented for the first time as a pact to protect the lands of Islam. It was not presented around Israel’s threat to Gaza or Palestine, although that would have...

Speaking on the potential pros and cons of Bangladesh's participation in the Mecca Defense Pact, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir said, "If you worry about dying before surviving, is there any gain? That represents the risk here. Thinking about dying before living is a problem."He made these comments on Sunday during a media briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.In response to a query about whether Bangladesh has been formally invited to join, the State Minister said,...

Speculation is mounting over whether Bangladesh will join the Mecca Pact, a topic that has moved from the political arena to the floor of Parliament. India's close monitoring of Bangladesh's potential moves has further elevated the significance of the issue. In this context, Law Minister Md. Asaduzzaman has said, "The government will make a decision on whether Bangladesh will join the Mecca Pact after considering all factors."The minister made these comments today, Saturday, around 11:30 AM...