Turkey says it could help meet Saudi military needs under defence pact
Hakan Fidan said Ankara could meet Saudi Arabia’s technical military needs under a trilateral defense pact with Pakistan, as Houthi attacks continue.
- On Saturday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Saudi Arabia may require military assistance due to ongoing Houthis attacks, citing the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement" that treats an attack on one signatory as an attack on all three nations.
- Earlier on Saturday, Houthis targeted "sensitive" sites in Riyadh with missiles and drones, prompting the trilateral pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan to activate its collective defense framework.
- Speaking to broadcaster NTV, Fidan expressed "very strong will" behind the alliance and noted that military assistance would focus on specific technical issues, with headquarters deployment remaining the final step.
- Pakistan indicated no discussions regarding military reactions have occurred but added officials would act when the "time comes", while clarifying the pact does not replace existing alliances like NATO.
- President Donald Trump has previously rebuffed Saudi pleas for military support against the Houthis, while Fidan warned that under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies, Israel faces growing isolation as a "threat to the world".
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Turkey has offered assistance to Saudi Arabia to meet its military needs under the Mecca Agreement. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey stands in full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and is ready to provide technical and military assistance.
Turkey stated that it could help meet Saudi Arabia ' s military needs within the framework of the defence treaty
Turkey offers military help to Saudi under Mecca pact amid Houthi attacks
Turkey has offered Saudi Arabia technical military assistance under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. The offer comes as Houthi attacks on Riyadh intensify and Ankara pushes proposals to end the fighting.
Turkey is expected to reinforce Saudi Arabia due to attacks it receives from Yemen's Houthis The post Turkey: Will examine Saudi Arabia's military needs within the framework of their defense agreement appeared first on in.gr.
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