Iran has reportedly been invited to join the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan.

Iran has reportedly been invited to join the Makkah Defence Pact formed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey. The reported move, still unconfirmed, would test ties between Tehran and Riyadh.

PM's aide Kobir says national interests remain at policy core.Adds Dhaka strengthens trade, people-to-people ties with Pakistan.Makkah pact commits three countries to mutual defence.Bangladesh has indicated a willingness to join the...