Yemen Welcomes Türkiye Saudi Arabia Pakistan Defense Pact
Yemen has welcomed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, describing the trilateral pact as an important development for strengthening collective defense and regional security.
In a statement issued Saturday, Yemen’s Foreign Ministry called the agreement a “strategic step and an important milestone” in expanding defense cooperation among the three countries.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the agreement in Mecca on Friday.
Under the pact, an armed attack against any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack against all three. The agreement is intended to enhance collective deterrence, deepen military cooperation and improve coordination in response to shared security challenges.
Yemen’s Foreign Ministry said the agreement demonstrates a shared commitment to coordinating efforts and strengthening regional security in the face of growing threats.
The ministry highlighted concerns including terrorist attacks, arms trafficking and threats to neighboring states and international maritime routes, saying the agreement was particularly significant amid the region’s increasingly complex security environment.
The defense pact follows years of consultations between Riyadh, Ankara and Islamabad aimed at expanding military cooperation and coordinating their responses to common security challenges while protecting their respective strategic interests.
The agreement comes as regional tensions remain elevated, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz following the conflict between Iran and the United States. The situation has raised concerns over the security of vital maritime routes and the potential impact on global energy supplies.
Yemen’s endorsement of the agreement signals broader regional interest in strengthened security partnerships as countries seek greater coordination in addressing threats to stability, trade routes and maritime security.
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