ISLAMABAD: Senior officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye are due to meet Iranian leaders in Tehran on Monday to discuss regional security and efforts to de-escalate the ongoing crisis.
Pakistan will be represented by Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, while Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud will lead the Saudi delegation.
Turkiye will be represented by Ibrahim Kalin, director of its National Intelligence Organisation.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) is visiting Tehran, Iran for an official visit.
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) October 26, 2026
Saudi Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy Rayed Krimly said the meetings would be held today.
“Representatives of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement countries will meet with the H.E. President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, and H.E. the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Mohsen Rezaei,” he wrote on X.
Regional Talks
HRH Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Minister of Defence, will lead the Kingdom’s delegation.
HRH Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Minister of Defense, leads the Kingdom’s delegation to the meetings that will be held today in Tehran, capital of Iran, between Makkah Joint Defense Agreement countries and officials from the Islamic Republic of Iran, with participation of Field Marshall Asim Munir, Pakistani Chief of Army Staff and Ibrahim Kalin, Director of the Turkish National Intelligence.
Representatives of Makkah Joint Defense Agreement countries will meet with the H.E. President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, and H.E. the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran Mohsen Rezaei.
The visit comes as part of the continued efforts by the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement countries for de-escalation between parties involved in the ongoing crisis, and promoting dialogue and diplomatic solutions, in support of the mediation efforts carried out by the State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The visit underscore the pivotal role of Makkah Joint Defense Agreement countries in reinforcing regional security and stability, and working with all countries in the region to achieve that goal.
— AMB Dr. Rayed Krimly (@Rayedkrimly) October 26, 2026
Krimly described the visit as part of continued efforts by the three countries to promote de-escalation, dialogue and diplomatic solutions, in support of mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan.
He said the countries were working with regional partners to reinforce security and stability across the region.
Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency quoted Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of the country’s top security body, as saying the visit was part of efforts to advance the concept of “endogenous security” in West Asia.
Iranian state television also reported that Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin were among the officials expected to visit.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the discussions would address the most pressing issues affecting regional security.
He said the agenda would include what Iran describes as Israel’s expansionist policies, developments in Palestine and Lebanon, and the consequences of US-Israeli actions against Iran.
Diplomatic Efforts
The visit comes as part of the continued efforts by the members of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement countries for de-escalation between parties involved in the ongoing crisis, and promoting dialogue and diplomatic solutions, in support of the mediation efforts carried out by the State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
The visit underscores the pivotal role of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement countries in reinforcing regional security and stability, and working with all countries in the region to achieve that goal.
The planned meetings are expected to provide an opportunity for senior officials from the three countries to discuss regional security concerns with Iranian leaders.
Monday’s planned talks would mark the first high-level contact between Iran and all three members of the Makkah Defence Alliance, according to the information provided.
