DUBAI: Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have arrived in Istanbul to attend their first meeting under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement. Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman headed the Saudi delegation, joined by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and other senior officials, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

FO confirms DPM Dar, Defence Minister Asif, CDF Munir to attend meeting in Istanbul.

Turkish ministry says Pakistani, Saudi officials to attend meeting; FO yet to issue a statement.