As Bangladesh mulls becoming a member of the Mecca Pact, voices of help for the transfer are rising throughout the nation. With the Minister of State for International Affairs Humayun Kabir assembly the Saudi International Minister, there are studies that Bangladesh has been prolonged an invite to affix, which is prone to worsen India’s regional safety considerations.
Kabir, who was lately inducted into Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s cupboard, known as on Saudi International Minister HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on the sidelines of the twenty third OIC Extraordinary Council of International Ministers in Jeddah.
Sources inform NDTV that conversations on Bangladesh becoming a member of the Mecca Pact did come up within the discussions.
“Through the assembly, HSM handed over a letter from the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh addressed to Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister HRH Mohammed bin Salman. Either side expressed satisfaction on the constructive momentum in Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia bilateral relations and reaffirmed their dedication to elevating the partnership to a brand new peak,” a press release from the Bangladesh International Ministry mentioned.
Hon’ble State Minister for International Affairs HE Humaiun Kobir known as on Saudi International Minister HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on the margins of the twenty third OIC Extraordinary Council of International Ministers assembly as we speak in Jeddah. Through the assembly, HSM handed over a letter from… pic.twitter.com/s9LjtZ8aax
— Ministry of International Affairs (@BDMOFA) August 27, 2026
Kabir mentioned a lot of high-level visits have taken place between the 2 international locations because the formation of the BNP-led authorities, creating contemporary alternatives for advancing complete cooperation throughout numerous sectors. He additionally referred to the possible high-level visits between the 2 sides within the close to future.
“The Saudi International Minister acknowledged that Bangladesh is amongst Saudi Arabia’s precedence international locations and underscored the significance of strengthening financial cooperation. He famous the rising curiosity of Saudi firms in Bangladesh and expressed curiosity in additional increasing funding and enterprise engagement,” the Bangladesh International Ministry assertion mentioned.
“The Saudi International Minister additionally counseled the precious contribution of Bangladeshi expatriates to the event of the Kingdom. HSM invited the Saudi International Minister to go to Bangladesh at his comfort. Saudi Vice Minister for International Affairs Eng. Waleed Abdulkarim El-Khereiji, Bangladesh’s Everlasting Consultant to the OIC, and senior officers from either side had been current on the assembly,” the assertion added.
Kabir additionally held a gathering with Turkiye’s Deputy Minister of International Affairs, HE Musa Kulaklikaya, on the sidelines of the twenty third OIC Extraordinary CFM in Jeddah.
“The 2 sides exchanged views on regional developments and expressed their readiness to work intently collectively on problems with mutual curiosity. Discussing bilateral relations, either side expressed satisfaction with the present degree of cooperation together with financial and defence sectors and underscored their shared curiosity in additional increasing engagement throughout a variety of areas and elevating bilateral relations to a brand new peak,” the assertion mentioned.
Kabir additionally knowledgeable the Turkish Deputy International Minister that Rahman would go to Turkiye to attend the upcoming COP Summit.
HSM HE Humaiun Kobir held a gathering with Türkiye’s Deputy Minister of International Affairs, HE Musa Kulaklıkaya, on the sidelines of the twenty third OIC Extraordinary CFM in Jeddah as we speak.
The 2 sides exchanged views on regional developments and expressed their readiness to work intently… pic.twitter.com/ZgAEAskiqX
— Ministry of International Affairs (@BDMOFA) August 27, 2026
A supply within the Bangladesh international ministry advised Reuters that Saudi Arabia had invited Dhaka to affix the pact, however didn’t say when the invitation was made. The supply sought anonymity as he was not authorised to talk to media, a Reuters report mentioned.
“Becoming a member of the Makkah Pact is a completely sovereign and inner matter for Bangladesh. If Bangladesh takes any determination contemplating the wants and pursuits of the nation and its individuals, there is no such thing as a purpose for anybody else to really feel disturbed or distressed by it,” Bangladesh Chief of Opposition and hardline Islamic outfit Jamaat-E-Islami Bangladesh mentioned in a put up on social media platform X.
Becoming a member of the Makkah Pact is a completely sovereign and inner matter for Bangladesh. If Bangladesh takes any determination contemplating the wants and pursuits of the nation and its individuals, there is no such thing as a purpose for anybody else to really feel disturbed or distressed by it.
— Dr. Shafiqur Rahman (@Drsr_Official) August 27, 2026
The Jamaat (Ameer) Chief’s many imagine is directed in the direction of India despite the fact that not explicitly articulated. The Jamaat has at all times had a pro-Pakistan stance despite the fact that throughout the election marketing campaign the Jamaat chief acknowledged that he desires good relations with India.
The Mecca Joint Defence Settlement is a trilateral safety pact signed on August 7, 2026, by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan. In line with the Pakistan International Ministry, it establishes a collective-defense framework stating that an armed assault in opposition to any member can be handled as an assault in opposition to all three.
India unlikely to welcome Bangladesh becoming a member of pact with Pakistan as inside India it’s seen as an extension of Pakistan’s efforts to focus on India and whereas India had good relations with Saudi Arabia, Turkey has supported Pakistan throughout Op Sindoor and continues to take an anti-India stance and sides with Pakistan, which is liable for terrorist activists and is taken into account a terrorist state. India has additionally voiced considerations over Pakistan cosying as much as Bangladesh to make use of Bangladesh to ferment bother in India.
International Coverage analysts additionally imagine that Bangladesh becoming a member of the Mecca Pact goes in opposition to Rahman’s international coverage precept – “Not Dilli, Not Pindi, Bangladesh at the start.” Becoming a member of the Mecca Pact is seen as a large tilt in the direction of ‘Pindi’ (Pakistan).
