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Turkiye Says Makkah Pact Committee to Meet in Riyadh Tomorrow
The three countries agreed to provide military forces and capabilities for rapid deployment as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia intensify.
- On Monday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, National Defence Minister Yasar Guler, and Chief of General Staff Gen. Selcuk Bayraktaroglu will attend a committee meeting in Riyadh regarding the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
- Founded in August by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, the alliance aims to strengthen security through collective deterrence; the Strategic Political and Defence Committee guides the agreement's activities.
- Fidan is expected to reaffirm solidarity with Saudi Arabia regarding recent Houthi attacks targeting holy sites, while the committee will discuss Iran's suggestion to engage the Houthis politically.
- "The meeting will address recent developments in the region and the stage reached in the Alliance's institutionalisation efforts," a Turkish statement noted; officials plan to establish the secretariat in Riyadh soon.
- Reflecting a shared strategic vision among the three countries to develop regional solutions, delegates will express views on collective security and lasting regional stability, including protecting international trade routes.
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As Saudi Arabia faces new attacks from the Houthis, Turkey and Pakistan will send troops.
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PentapostagmaThe three countries have agreed to deploy forces, but the size of the missions and the timetable are unclear.
·Marousi, Greece
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RIAD, 05 OCT - Turkey and Pakistan, linked to Saudi Arabia by a mutual defence pact, announced in a joint statement the sending of military forces to the Kingdom, target of regular attacks by Yemen's Houthi fighters. (ANSA)
·Rome, Italy
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