Pakistan and Turkiye have agreed to send their military to Saudi Arabia.
The SPDC directed the immediate implementation of the pact’s collective defence provisions, including measures to make available the agreed military forces and capabilities and facilitate their rapid deployment in Saudi Arabia, according to the PTI report. Representatives from Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia held an emergency meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee (SPDC) of the Makkah Alliance for Defence in Riyadh on Monday, according to the joint statement.
“The three countries affirmed that the security of each party is an integral part of the collective security of the three countries,” the joint statement said. Speaking to Geo News, Asif said Pakistan and Turkiye had a “presence in theatre”, while Saudi troops were the ones involved in combat operations. But right now, the Turkish and Pakistani armies are playing a supportive role,” he said, adding that Pakistan was also involved in reconnaissance activities.
The statement, however, did not specify the number of troops involved or provide a timeline for their deployment. It also did not explicitly identify the Iran-backed Houthi rebels as a threat, although the decision comes amid Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. Pakistan was represented at the meeting by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir. “Whatever assistance they require is being provided.
Pakistan and Turkiye also praised the Saudi Armed Forces for maintaining vigilance and readiness in dealing with threats and attacks against the kingdom, according to the statement.