Mecca Agreement at the center: Turkey and Pakistan bolster Saudi Arabia with troops

Turkey and Pakistan have committed to assisting Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Agreement following recent Houthi attacks. During an emergency meeting in Riyadh, the strategic committee confirmed the activation of collective defense measures to respond to threats against the kingdom. While exact troop numbers and deployment timelines remain undisclosed, the alliance is finalizing its institutional structure. Officials emphasized that this cooperation reflects a unified approach to regional security and the ongoing crisis in Yemen.