Turkey and Pakistan have agreed with Saudi Arabia to move toward the rapid deployment of military forces and capabilities under their new collective-defence pact.
The decision followed an emergency meeting in Riyadh after renewed Houthi attacks targeted Saudi cities, airports and economic infrastructure.
A joint statement said the partners would implement agreed defence commitments in accordance with operational arrangements and each country’s national legislation.
The three governments also condemned reported attempts to target Mecca and Medina and reaffirmed support for Saudi Arabia’s territorial security.
No public details have been provided on troop numbers, deployment dates or the precise mix of personnel, air defence, intelligence and logistical capabilities.
Turkey’s participation remains subject to domestic legal procedures, including parliamentary requirements that apply to overseas troop deployments.
Analysts say Ankara may initially contribute advisers, air-and-missile defence support, intelligence and technical assets rather than large combat formations.
The move is the first major activation of the Mecca defence framework signed in August by Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
Sources: Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Reuters; Financial Times.
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