Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Agree on Defense Dialogue
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Senior defense and intelligence officials from Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey held a four-way meeting in Tehran to discuss regional security and stabilization efforts. Initiated by Pakistan and hosted by Iran, the talks focused on a new security model excluding external influence and on aid for Palestinians and Lebanon. The countries agreed to continue their dialogue and establish permanent communication channels.
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- Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey agreed to a defense dialogue in Tehran.
- The meeting focused on a new regional security model excluding U.S. and Israeli influence.
- Senior officials including defense ministers and intelligence chiefs attended the talks.
- The countries aim to establish an autonomous stability mechanism for West Asia.
- Delegations agreed to continue multilateral dialogue and create permanent communication channels.
Senior defense and intelligence officials from Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey convened in Tehran for four-way talks. The Iranian delegation was led by Major General Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of the council. Saudi Arabia was represented by Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan by Army Chief Munir, and Turkey by Ibrahim Kalın, head of the National Intelligence Organization.
A primary agenda item was the discussion of a new regional security model based solely on Middle Eastern resources. Iran advocates for excluding U.S. and Israeli influence from regional security architecture, emphasizing direct coordination among key regional powers.
The participants noted their alignment, referencing the "Mecca Agreement," which signifies converging defense cooperation stances between Riyadh, Ankara, and Islamabad. The delegations resolved to continue their multilateral dialogue and establish permanent communication channels for regular consultations.
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