Turkey Supports Saudi Security
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ANKARA – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Sept 19 that Saudi Arabia may have military needs due to the ongoing attacks by Yemen’s Houthis and that Turkey was ready to help under a trilateral defence pact that also includes Pakistan.
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The joint defence agreement, dubbed the “Mecca Joint Defence Agreement”, signed last month stipulates that an armed attack on any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack on all of them.
Turkey has condemned the Houthi attacks and called for them to stop immediately.
The Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen, have been launching attacks on Saudi Arabia since declaring a naval blockade against Riyadh in July, a new front in the wider war that began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February.
Fidan said that it was unacceptable for Saudi Arabia to be made a part of the US-Iran war as it had no desire to join the conflict.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey is prepared to meet Saudi Arabia’s military needs following increased attacks by Yemen's Houthis. This comes after the signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, which obligates mutual defense in case any member faces an armed attack. Fidan did not specify the type of assistance but indicated that it would address…
Turkish FM says ready to meet Saudi defence needs – what does that mean? →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyOn September 19, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey is prepared to assist Saudi Arabia with military needs under their trilateral defence pact with Pakistan. This statement came in response to ongoing attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on Saudi territory. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed last month obligates the three countries to regard an armed attack on any one of them as an attack on all…
Turkey says it could help meet Saudi military needs under defence pact →Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey is prepared to support Saudi Arabia's military needs as a result of ongoing attacks by Yemen’s Houthis, under the terms of a trilateral defense pact between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. The agreement signed last month stipulates mutual defense obligations for any armed attack on one of the three countries. Fidan emphasized that while there are serious…
Turkiye says it could help meet Saudi Arabia’s military needs →Analysis
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- 19 Sep
The Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen, have been launching attacks on Saudi Arabia since declaring a naval blockade against Riyadh in July, a new front in the wider war that began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February.
- 20 Sep
Turkiye says it is ready to help meet Saudi Arabia’s military needs as Riyadh faces escalating attacks from Yemen’s Houthis, potentially putting a newly signed Mecca defence pact to its first major test.
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20 Sep Turkish FM says ready to meet Saudi defence needs – what does that mean?Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey is prepared to meet Saudi Arabia’s military needs following increased attacks by Yemen's Houthis. This comes after the signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, which obligates mutual defense in case any member faces an armed attack. Fidan did not specify the type of assistance but indicated that it would address…Al Jazeera
20 Sep Turkiye says it could help meet Saudi Arabia’s military needsTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey is prepared to support Saudi Arabia's military needs as a result of ongoing attacks by Yemen’s Houthis, under the terms of a trilateral defense pact between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. The agreement signed last month stipulates mutual defense obligations for any armed attack on one of the three countries. Fidan emphasized that while there are serious…Dawn
20 Sep Turkiye backs Saudi Arabia’s security amid escalating Houthi attacks: FMTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey would consider ways to support Saudi Arabia's security amid escalating attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, as part of a trilateral defense pact involving Pakistan. The pact, signed on August 7 in Mecca and named the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, aims to provide mutual protection for the three nations, though analysts question its effectiveness due to a lack of…Al Jazeera19 Sep Turkey says it could help meet Saudi military needs under defence pactOn September 19, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey is prepared to assist Saudi Arabia with military needs under their trilateral defence pact with Pakistan. This statement came in response to ongoing attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on Saudi territory. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed last month obligates the three countries to regard an armed attack on any one of them as an attack on all…The Straits Times
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