Turkey’s Foreign Minister Says Ankara Weighing Saudi Defence Support, Rules Out Offensive Role
Hakan Fidan said military officials are weighing air defense, electronic warfare and technical help as Turkey rules out sending troops.
- On Thursday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkey is assessing defensive support for Saudi Arabia to counter Iran-aligned Houthi attacks under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement.
- Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in August, establishing that an armed attack on one member constitutes an attack on all three nations.
- Fidan stressed that the pact is defensive rather than offensive, emphasizing Turkey "will not send its troops to another country's territory to launch an attack" while focusing on technical and air defence contributions.
- Countries agreed on Monday to implement collective defence commitments and ensure the "rapid deployment" of military capabilities, though support currently remains bilateral until parliamentary ratification.
- Ankara aims to submit the agreement for parliamentary approval "as soon as possible," while military delegations continue determining Saudi Arabia's operational defence needs regarding electronic warfare and technical support.
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Turkey draws red line under Mecca pact, rules out sending troops to attack Houthis in Yemen
Turkey will assist Saudi Arabia defensively against Houthi attacks, as confirmed by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The assistance focuses on air defense and technical support, rather than offensive military operations. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement obligates collective defense among Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan under specific conditions. Turkish parliament is expected to ratify the agreement soon to enable potential deployment of forces.
Turkey's foreign minister says Ankara weighing Saudi defence support, rules out offensive role
ANKARA, Oct 8 - Turkey is assessing how it can help Saudi Arabia defend against attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants under a joint defence pact with Pakistan, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday, ruling out Turkish participation in offensive operations. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Turkey’s foreign minister says Ankara weighing Saudi defence support, rules out offensive role
ANKARA, Oct 8 (Reuters) – Turkey is assessing how it can help Saudi Arabia defend against attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militants under a joint defence pact with Pakistan, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday, ruling out Turkish participation in offensive operations. Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in August, under which an armed attack on one member is considered an attack on all. T…
Turkey studying how to help Saudi counter Houthi attacks: Foreign Minister Fidan
Turkey is assessing how it can help Saudi Arabia counter Houthi attacks under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. The move highlights the pact's defensive focus as Ankara readies it for parliamentary ratification.
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