Turkey backs Saudi-led maritime defence coalition in Red Sea
Turkey backs Saudi-led maritime defence coalition in Red Sea Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Thu, 08/13/2026 - 10:37 The move would help deepen the trilateral defence pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Turkish Navy helicopters and ships on military exercises in the Mediterranean Sea near Antalya on 9 April (AFP/Adem Altan) Off Turkey confirmed on Thursday for the first time that it had…
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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