Turkey backs Saudi-led maritime defence coalition in Red Sea
Turkey backs Saudi-led maritime defence coalition in Red Sea Turkey confirmed on Thursday for the first time that it had joined efforts to establish a multinational maritime defence coalition aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. The announcement signals increased cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Ankara after the signing of a trilateral pact between the states and Pakistan…
On Thursday, Turkey officially joined the Saudi-led maritime defense coalition designed to maintain freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. This development indicates a growing partnership between the two nations following the signing of a trilateral agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan in Mecca the previous week. The Turkish Ministry of National Defence revealed that Turkey took part in a technical discussion in Riyadh on July 28th and a chiefs of general staff meeting on July 30th, 2026, to ensure unobstructed passage through the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Moreover, the ministry disclosed that Turkey is set to attend another coordination assembly concerning the creation of the maritime defense coalition in Jeddah on Thursday. The statement emphasized that ongoing efforts are focused on alleviating tensions in the Gulf region and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of international trade.
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