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 Mecca alliance,” a regional pact that brings together Turkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Anadolu reports. Shaibani’s remarks came during a session on regional security at the Manama Dialogue 2026, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). He said Damascus was an “integral” part of regional security and would support any framework aimed at protecting regional stability. The minister stressed that the region was “in greater need than ever” of developing joint deterrence and defense systems. Addressing the conflict in Yemen, Shaibani reaffirmed Syria’s support for the Yemeni government in restoring its sovereignty and stability across the country. He also urged all […]