Pakistani Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar discussed regional and international developments with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi.

The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that Dar reviewed with Araghchi the terms of the recently signed Mecca Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

He emphasized the importance of its objectives in contributing to the enhancement of strategic cooperation and achieving regional peace and security.

For his part, Minister Araghchi thanked the Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs for briefing him on the key aspects of the agreement.

The two ministers agreed to maintain close communication on issues of mutual concern.

Earlier on Monday, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its position rejecting foreign interference in the region, considering the mutual defense pact between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia evidence of nations' aversion to relying on Washington to ensure their security.

Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that "the Mecca Agreement stems from the realization by regional countries that achieving security through the United States is no longer possible," calling on regional states to strengthen relations, trust, and security "without external actors."

Regarding concerns over whether the "Mecca Agreement" is directed against Tehran, Baghaei said: "There is no justification to consider the agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan as directed against Iran."

On Friday, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan announced in a joint statement the signing of the "Mecca Mutual Defense Agreement," expressing a shared commitment to continue strengthening collective security. At the same time, a Turkish official told Reuters that "the agreement is not directed against any specific party and is open to other regional countries."