Regional coordination is the stated focus of Monday's expected talks in Tehran involving Iranian officials and senior representatives from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, Reuters reported, citing two people familiar with the plans.
The sources named Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir as their countries' representatives. One source said Turkey's intelligence chief would also take part.
Reuters said it received no response to comment requests from the Saudi government media office or Pakistan's military media wing.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey are parties to the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. Anadolu reported that the pact was intended to bolster security through cooperation and a shared defense arrangement. EconoTimes previously covered Pakistan and Saudi Arabia's ratification of the pact.
