Why is Syria considering joining the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact?

Why is Syria considering joining the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact? Submitted by Reem Aouir on Mon, 11/02/2026 - 09:04 Analyst says the move is a bargaining chip with Israel and doubts Syria will become the pact’s fourth member soon Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Shaibani speaks during a plenary session of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Manama Dialogue on 31 October 2026 (Fadhel Madan / AFP) Off Syria is considering joining the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a mutual defence pact betw