Makkah Pact Body Agrees Rapid Force Deployment in KSA
The countries cited recent Houthi attacks and said the pact requires mutual defense and rapid force deployment to Saudi Arabia.
- On Monday, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey agreed in Riyadh to begin the "rapid deployment" of military forces under "approved arrangements" through the Mecca Defense Alliance.
- Under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed Aug. 7, the three countries formalized that an armed attack on one member constitutes an attack on all.
- Houthis targeted a power distribution station in Medina on Thursday, disrupting electricity to the Prophet's Mosque, one of Islam's holiest sites.
- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated Saudi Arabia has adopted a "constructive approach," while the alliance condemned "the attempt to target Mecca and Medina."
- Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, via spokesperson Dujarric, expressed deep concern over the "sharp escalation" of fighting in Yemen, condemning cross-border attacks against the Kingdom.
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Pakistan and Turkey support Saudi Arabia militarily. Background is a Huthi attack on Saudi Arabia.
Pak, Turkiye agree to deploy forces in Saudi Arabia under trilateral pact in wake of Houthi attacks
The three sides convene an emergency meeting of the SPDC of the Makkah Alliance for Defence in Riyadh to address the regional developments and threats facing Saudi Arabia
Turkey and Pakistan are deploying troops within Saudi Arabia as part of their commitments, following an emergency meeting of the parties to the "Mekkan Agreement". A meeting was held in Riyadh on 5 October, with the participation of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan.
Following an emergency meeting in Riyadh, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey agreed to immediately implement collective defense obligations under the Mecca Defense Agreement in response to Houthi attacks. This decision will focus on the deployment of designated military forces to Saudi Arabia, fostering shared security and preparedness against emerging threats.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye agree on rapid deployment of forces in the kingdom
The three members of the Makkah alliance also condemned the attempted targeting of the holy cities of Makkah and Madina, as well as the continuing attacks targeting cities and civilian and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia.
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