Name: What is behind the formation of the Mecca Defence Agreement? @TRTWorldNow
Uploaded: 2026-09-01T01:29:31-0400
Duration: 8 min 17 s
Description: Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have held their first meeting under the Mecca Defence Agreement in Istanbul. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says the alliance is crucial to strengthening regional security and stability. Hannan Hussain, senior expert at Initiate Futures, explains.

Turkish Parliament begins debating Terror-free Türkiye bill @TRTWorldNow

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Turkish Parliament has begun debating the draft bill underpinning the 'terror-free Turkiye' process, as the General Assembly convened on Monday. The proposed legislation called 'The Bill on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Cohesion' was approved by the parliament’s Justice Commission after an 18-hour session on Saturday. Security Analyst, Omer Ozkizilcik weighs in.

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What is behind the formation of the Mecca Defence Agreement?