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- Oct 08, 2026, 07:23 AMUS President Donald Trump has welcomed an agreement by Türkiye and Pakistan to provide military support to Saudi Arabia under a new collective defence arrangement involving the three countries. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday before travelling to Texas, Trump said he believed Türkiye and Pakistan were seeking to support Saudi Arabia and described the move as positive.
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan strengthened their joint defence framework on Monday during an emergency meeting of senior political and military officials in Riyadh. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the discussions focused on measures to strengthen Saudi Arabia's defence while also exploring diplomatic solutions to regional challenges.
The defence alliance was established in August by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, with the three countries subsequently agreeing to develop permanent institutions and strengthen their collective deterrence and defence capabilities. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said the agreement allows military forces and capabilities to be rapidly deployed to Saudi Arabia when required under the alliance.
The three countries also condemned attempts to target the holy cities of Mecca and Madinah and reaffirmed their commitment to protecting Saudi Arabia and Islamic holy sites. Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said the alliance would use collective deterrence measures against threats to the kingdom and those responsible for attacks.
Türkiye is also preparing to submit the defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to its parliament, according to a spokesperson for the governing Justice and Development Party. Ratification could pave the way for a possible deployment of Turkish troops to Saudi Arabia under the new defence framework.
The developments come amid renewed tensions involving Yemen's Houthis, who have claimed responsibility for several attacks targeting Saudi facilities, airports and military sites. Saudi Arabia has also reported alleged attempts by the Houthis to target Mecca and Madinah, including incidents in September that drew condemnation from Arab and Muslim countries.
The conflict in Yemen has continued since the Houthis seized the capital, Sanaa, and several provinces in 2014, prompting a Saudi-led coalition to intervene in 2015 in support of the internationally recognised government. Fighting has intensified again following a period of relative calm, raising fresh security concerns for Saudi Arabia and the wider region. Source: Anadolu Agency (AA)
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Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan strengthened their joint defence framework on Monday during an emergency meeting of senior political and military officials in Riyadh. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the discussions focused on measures to strengthen Saudi Arabia's defence while also exploring diplomatic solutions to regional challenges.
The defence alliance was established in August by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, with the three countries subsequently agreeing to develop permanent institutions and strengthen their collective deterrence and defence capabilities. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said the agreement allows military forces and capabilities to be rapidly deployed to Saudi Arabia when required under the alliance.
The three countries also condemned attempts to target the holy cities of Mecca and Madinah and reaffirmed their commitment to protecting Saudi Arabia and Islamic holy sites. Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said the alliance would use collective deterrence measures against threats to the kingdom and those responsible for attacks.
Türkiye is also preparing to submit the defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to its parliament, according to a spokesperson for the governing Justice and Development Party. Ratification could pave the way for a possible deployment of Turkish troops to Saudi Arabia under the new defence framework.
The developments come amid renewed tensions involving Yemen's Houthis, who have claimed responsibility for several attacks targeting Saudi facilities, airports and military sites. Saudi Arabia has also reported alleged attempts by the Houthis to target Mecca and Madinah, including incidents in September that drew condemnation from Arab and Muslim countries.
The conflict in Yemen has continued since the Houthis seized the capital, Sanaa, and several provinces in 2014, prompting a Saudi-led coalition to intervene in 2015 in support of the internationally recognised government. Fighting has intensified again following a period of relative calm, raising fresh security concerns for Saudi Arabia and the wider region. Source: Anadolu Agency (AA)
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