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Turkey, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi Arabia under defence pact
Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to activate mutual defence measures and rapidly deploy military forces to Saudi Arabia in response to attacks by Houthi forces. The decision follows an emergency meeting of defence and foreign ministers from the three nations in Riyadh.
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Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to implement deterrence measures under their mutual defence agreement, with both nations committing to swift military deployment to the Gulf kingdom. The decision was reached during an emergency session of defence and foreign ministers from the three countries held in Riyadh on Monday, marking the first high-level coordination of its kind under the pact.
The deployment is aimed at countering escalating attacks attributed to Yemen's Houthi movement, which have targeted Saudi Arabian territory and regional shipping interests. The agreement signals a strengthened trilateral security partnership in the strategically important Gulf region.
The activation of the defence pact's deterrence provisions represents a significant step in coordinating responses to regional threats. Officials from the three nations are expected to coordinate further on the scope, timeline and operational details of the military reinforcement.
The move underscores growing concerns among Gulf Arab states and their regional allies about the security situation in the region, particularly regarding attacks originating from Yemen. The trilateral coordination reflects broader efforts to maintain stability and protect critical infrastructure and shipping lanes in the area.