Mecca Defense Alliance moves to put joint defense commitments into effect
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Saudi defense minister, Pakistan army chief discuss attacks on Mecca and Saudi facilities
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said Saturday he discussed with Pakistani army chief General Asim Munir what he called wicked attacks targeting Mecca and civilian and economic facilities in the kingdom. The statement did not specify further details about the nature of the attacks or who was responsible.
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Mecca Defense Alliance moves to put joint defense commitments into effect
The political and defense strategy committee of the Mecca Defense Alliance, which groups Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, has decided to begin applying the bloc's joint defense commitments immediately, according to a statement issued after an emergency meeting. The steps include arrangements to provide the agreed forces and military capabilities and to speed their deployment in Saudi Arabia.