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Turkey Condemns Houthi Attacks and Considers Supporting Saudi Arabia via Mecca Defense Agreement
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Ankara could meet Saudi Arabia's needs under the Mecca Defense Agreement, also signed with Pakistan. Turkey condemned Houthi attacks on energy infrastructure. The move signals potential military cooperation between Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that Turkey could fulfill Riyadh's requirements within the Mecca Defense Agreement, a pact also signed with Pakistan. The statement came in response to Houthi attacks on energy infrastructure, which Turkey strongly condemned. The agreement, which includes provisions for military support, is seen as a strategic shift in regional alliances.
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IndependentinfobaeSep 20, 12:28 AM
Turkey condemned Houthi attacks and did not rule out supporting Saudi Arabia through the Mecca Defense AgreementForeign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara could meet Riyadh's needs within the pact also signed with Pakistan, and condemned the Yemeni insurgent group's bombings against energy infrastructure
IndependentinfobaeSep 20, 12:15 AM
Turkey supports Saudi Arabia against the 'serious Houthi attacks' and appeals to the Mecca agreement with Pakistan