Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan agreed to a defense pact, which is now being sent to parliament for ratification.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a defense pact in August. The agreement was submitted to Turkish parliament for ratification on Tuesday. The pact includes a commitment to rapid military deployment in Saudi Arabia and a mutual defense clause. Turkish forces will not engage in offensive operations under the agreement.
- The three countries signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in August.
- Turkey submitted the Mecca defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to parliament for ratification on Tuesday.
- Turkiye agreed to join a Saudi-led coalition for Red Sea navigational safety.
- The alliance agreed to ensure the rapid deployment of military forces in Saudi Arabia.
- The agreement states an armed attack on one member is an attack on all.
- Turkish forces deployed under the agreement would not take part in offensive operations.
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