Turkish Lawmakers Approve a 3-Nation Defense Pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
The pact passed 279-119 and could limit any Turkish deployment to training, advisory services and military equipment, officials said.
- On Thursday, Turkey's parliament ratified the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, passing with 279 votes to clear the way for potential military support against Iran-backed Houthi attacks.
- Signed in August, the 16-article accord mandates that an attack on one member constitutes an attack on all, as Riyadh seeks to reduce dependence on the United States and diversify security partnerships.
- Opposition lawmakers, including the Yeni Party and pro-Kurdish DEM Party, voted against the bill, arguing it could draw Turkey into regional conflicts and impose unclear military obligations without sufficient parliamentary oversight.
- Defense Minister Yasar Guler stated the primary aim 'would be to strengthen deterrence,' adding that Turkey does not foresee entering conflicts with the Houthis, and any deployment requires separate parliamentary approval.
- Discussions are underway regarding Syria potentially joining the pact, according to Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, though existing members remain focused on efforts to 'institutionalize' the agreement before accepting third-party participants.
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Yesterday evening, Thursday, the General Assembly of the Turkish Parliament approved the bill to ratify the Mecca Joint Defence Pact between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Turkey's parliament ratifies Mecca defense pact, clearing way for military support to Saudi Arabia
Under the agreement, signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey and sent to parliament for approval last month, an attack on one party constitutes an attack on all.
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Turkish lawmakers approve a 3-nation defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish legislators on Thursday ratified a defense cooperation agreement among Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia as Riyadh seeks increased regional support in its conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen.
Turkey’s parliament ratifies Mecca defence pact, clearing way for military support to Saudi Arabia
Turkey’s parliament on Thursday ratified the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, clearing the way for Ankara to send military support to Riyadh amid attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants against the kingdom. Under the agreement, signed by the three regional powers in August and sent to parliament’s […]
The bill approving the Mecca Agreement was passed in the Grand Assembly of the Turkish Parliament. Out of 592 members of parliament, a total of 398 votes were cast. The bill passed with 279 votes in favor and 119 against.
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