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Nov 5, 2026

Turkey's parliament ratifies Mecca defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

Turkey's parliament ratified the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a collective defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan that commits NATO's second-largest army to Riyadh's defence as Houthi attacks on the kingdom continue.

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▪Turkish opposition lawmakers, including New Party deputy leader Murat Emir, voted against the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, arguing it could embroil Turkey in regional conflicts and put Turkish soldiers in harm's way
▪Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani stated during a conference in Bahrain that discussions were underway regarding Syria potentially joining the Mecca defense alliance
▪On November 4, 2026, the Saudi and Syrian defense ministries signed a military cooperation agreement in Riyadh during a meeting between Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

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Wars & conflicts Collective security NATO Turkey's Mecca pact ratification process Saudi–Syrian defence cooperation agreement Houthi-Saudi escalation Trilateral military integration under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement Defense alliances Mohammed bin Salman Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport 2026

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Bahrain Turkey Syria Houthis Medina Riyadh Iran Saudi Arabia Mecca Yemen Pakistan