Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye are planning an emergency meeting. Military chiefs from all three countries will attend. This follows intensified Houthi attacks on Saudi territory.
The emergency meeting will focus on supporting Saudi Arabia. This support falls under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. Officials discussed this plan recently in New York.
Foreign Ministers Discuss the Plan
Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar met Saudi and Turkish counterparts. Prince Faisal bin Farhan represented Saudi Arabia. Hakan Fidan attended on behalf of Turkiye.
This meeting took place during the UN General Assembly session. All three ministers discussed the upcoming emergency meeting. They focused on arrangements for military chiefs’ talks.
Purpose of the Military Meeting
Military leadership will examine support options for Saudi Arabia. This falls under the joint defence agreement’s terms. No official date has been announced yet.
Specific military support details remain undisclosed too. Officials continue working on the emergency meeting’s framework. More details are expected soon.
Understanding the Makkah Agreement
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was signed August 7. Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye are signatories. It states an attack on one means attack on all.
The agreement also promotes deeper defence cooperation. This includes coordinated responses to security threats. All three nations remain committed to this framework.
Institutional Framework Progress
Foreign ministers reviewed the agreement’s institutional setup. This includes the General Secretariat and various committees. Working groups are also being established currently.
These structures will support future operations. Officials discussed timelines for making them functional. This work continues alongside emergency meeting preparations.
Condemning Attacks on Saudi Arabia
All three countries condemned recent attacks strongly. These attacks targeted Makkah and Saudi infrastructure. Officials reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s right to self-defense.
They also emphasized protecting maritime navigation routes. De-escalating regional tensions remains a shared priority. Peaceful conflict resolution was also discussed extensively.
Background on Houthi Attacks
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have increased recently. Saudi forces have intercepted several ballistic missiles. The Houthis claim responsibility for various attacks.
This situation led directly to the planned emergency meeting. Turkiye’s Fidan confirmed readiness to assess Saudi needs. Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to Saudi Arabia’s defense.
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The emergency meeting reflects growing regional security concerns. All three nations continue coordinating their response carefully.
