Delegations from the three member states will attend the meeting on Monday, according to Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, who was quoted by state media saying Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud, Pakistani military chief Asim Munir and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin will take part. The Iranian delegation will be led by Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council.
Bagheri Kani said the participating countries could take an effective step towards establishing regional security based on actors in the region. Saudi Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy Rayed Krimly confirmed the gathering on X, writing that the visit comes as part of continued efforts by the alliance allies for de-escalation between parties involved in the ongoing crisis and promoting dialogue and diplomatic solutions in support of mediation efforts carried out by Qatar and Pakistan. He added: "The visit underscores the pivotal role of Mecca Joint Defence Agreement countries in reinforcing regional security and stability and working with all countries in the region to achieve that goal."
The talks follow Field Marshal Munir's visit to Tehran last week, where Iranian officials told him there would be no negotiations with the United States about ending the US-Israel war on Iran until Tehran's demands were met, according to Iranian media. Pakistan has acted as a key intermediary between Washington and Tehran since the war began in February, helping broker an interim agreement in June that unravelled weeks later.
The Houthi attacks have become an increasingly destabilising element in the wider conflict, with Saudi Arabia intercepting another wave of missiles and drones on Sunday. Ministers from the alliance held an emergency meeting in Riyadh earlier this month and agreed to ensure rapid deployment of military forces and capabilities in Saudi Arabia.
Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in August, under which an armed attack on one member is considered an attack on all. Ratification is under way in Turkey's parliament and was approved by Pakistan last week.
Market observers viewed the talks as a sign of potential de-escalation, with Brent crude falling more than 6% from Friday's high to just below $110 a barrel on hopes of a deal between the US and Iran.