Syria is discussing joining the Mecca Mutual Defense Treaty, a collective security agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan that treats an attack on one member as an attack on all. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaybani confirmed the talks as Damascus condemned the attacks on Saudi Arabia and promised solidarity with the Gulf states. A potential membership would deepen Syria's shift towards Riyadh following the fall of Bashar al-Assad and could provide support in rebuilding its army and deterring further Israeli attacks. For the founding members, Syria will expand the scope of alliances to the Levant. However, accession remains under discussion, with key questions about how collective defense obligations will apply to Syria's ongoing security challenges and affect relations with Israel and Iran. here.

Syria is discussing joining the Mecca Mutual Defense Treaty, a collective security agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan that treats an attack on one member as an attack on all. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaybani confirmed the talks as Damascus condemned the attacks on Saudi Arabia and promised solidarity with the Gulf states. A potential membership would deepen Syria's shift towards Riyadh following the fall of Bashar al-Assad and could provide support in rebuilding its army and deterring further Israeli attacks. For the founding members, Syria will expand the scope of alliances to the Levant. However, accession remains under discussion, with key questions about how collective defense obligations will apply to Syria's ongoing security challenges and affect relations with Israel and Iran. here.