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Turkey Pakistan Deploy Troops to Saudi Arabia
Turkey and Pakistan pledge rapid military deployment to Saudi Arabia under new defense pact.
In brief
Turkey and Pakistan pledge rapid military deployment to Saudi Arabia under new defense pact. Turkey and Pakistan will send troops to Saudi Arabia immediately under a mutual defense agreement to counter Houthi attacks. Originally reported by euronews.
New Defense Pact
Turkey and Pakistan will undertake rapid deployment of troops to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defense agreement.
Pact Details
The pact unites Turkey's NATO second-largest army with Pakistan's nuclear capabilities and Saudi Arabia's Gulf power status.
Emergency Meeting
The three countries held an emergency meeting in Riyadh noting recent attacks on Saudi holy cities without naming Houthis.
Joint Statement
The trio reaffirmed rejection of any attack on Saudi Arabia's security and territorial integrity.
“reaffirmed their unequivocal rejection of any attack or threat against the kingdom's security and territorial integrity”
Immediate Action
They agreed to move immediately to practical implementation of military commitments and rapid deployment.
“to move immediately to the practical implementation of the collective defence commitments and to take the necessary measures to provide the agreed military forces and capabilities and ensure their rapid deployment in the kingdom”
Houthi Context
Saudi Arabia faces repeated Houthi attacks since Yemen's civil war resumed in July.
The key point
Turkey and Pakistan will send troops to Saudi Arabia immediately under a mutual defense agreement to counter Houthi attacks.
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