Members of Makkah Defence Pact to Meet in Islamabad This Month

ISLAMABAD: Member countries of the Makkah Mutual Defence Pact are expected to hold a meeting in Islamabad later this month, diplomatic sources say.

Preparations for the meeting have reportedly begun in the Pakistani capital.

According to diplomatic sources, the participating countries will discuss the regional security situation, with particular focus on attacks by Yemen's Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia.

The meeting comes amid growing security concerns in the region following reported Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia.

The proposed gathering is expected to provide an opportunity for member states to review the evolving situation and discuss regional security cooperation.

Meanwhile, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP31, has opened in Antalya, Türkiye.

The two-week conference is expected to bring together representatives and leaders from around 200 countries.

The United States is reportedly not participating in the conference for the second consecutive year.