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Turkey and Pakistan to Deploy Troops to Saudi Arabia Under Mecca Pact
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Moneycontrol•06-10-2026, 01:43
Turkey and Pakistan to Deploy Troops to Saudi Arabia Under Mecca Pact
- •Turkey and Pakistan are deploying troops to Saudi Arabia following a new collective defense arrangement known as the Mecca Pact.
- •The decision comes after an emergency meeting in Riyadh in response to renewed security threats and attacks targeting Saudi territory.
- •The agreement commits signatories to provide mutual military assistance, bringing together the military power of Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia.
- •Recent escalations include Houthi offensives and explosions reported near Riyadh, heightening the urgency for reinforced regional security partnerships.
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The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement establishes a collective defence arrangement committing the three nations to provide mutual assistance if any of them comes under attack, aiming to ensure the rapid deployment of military forces and capabilities to Saudi Arabia amid security threats.
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement was signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan on August 7, 2026.
The pact came into force as Saudi Arabia faced renewed security threats and attacks linked to the escalating conflict in Yemen, including Houthi offensive operations, maritime blockades, and missile or drone strikes targeting Saudi territory and critical infrastructure.
