Verteidigungspakt: Türkei und Pakistan wollen Truppen in Saudi-Arabien stationieren

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have agreed to quickly deploy military forces and capabilities in Saudi Arabia, according to a joint statement released after an emergency session in Riyadh. The three nations decided to take immediate action to fulfill the terms of the Mekka Defense Pact and provide the necessary troops and capacities to ensure rapid deployment in the kingdom, the statement said.

The urgency session was held to address the threats faced by Saudi Arabia, the statement added, without providing details on the extent of the troop and equipment to be moved to Saudi Arabia. Pakistan has already stationed Pakistani units in Saudi Arabia as part of a long-term military partnership. Saudi Arabia has recently faced pressure from the Houthi militia in Yemen and attacks on the crucial East-West pipeline, hoping for support from its allies.

Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, who attended the meeting, told Geo News' broadcaster that Saudi Arabia has recently gained ground in Yemen against the Houthi militia, as reported by the Dawn newspaper. Asif stated that both Pakistan and Turkey are currently in a supporting role in the conflict zone, with Pakistani forces primarily involved in reconnaissance activities. Turkey aims to expand the Mekka Defense Pact further.