Trilateral Defence Talks Convene in Riyadh Amid Houthi Escalation

Military chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey gathered in Riyadh to solidify collective defense strategies against escalating Houthi attacks.

Military leadership from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan met in Riyadh to deliberate on enhanced intelligence sharing and military coordination following recent Houthi strikes targeting the kingdom. Concurrently, Pakistani leadership addressed the United Nations General Assembly to declare that any threat to Islamic holy sites constitutes an absolute security red line. The high-level military consultations stem from a mutual defence agreement forged between the three nations to bolster regional security.

• Military chiefs convened in Riyadh to discuss capability integration and intelligence coordination.
• The Pakistani Prime Minister addressed the United Nations to condemn recent drone assaults.
• Riyadh previously accused the Houthis of targeting Mecca with an intercepted drone.
• Defence officials from the three participating countries affirmed a commitment to collective security.

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• Al JazeeraMecca defence alliance chiefs meet amid Houthi attacks3d ago · open ↗
• South China Morning PostHouthi attacks on Saudi Arabia test limits of Mecca regional security pact3d ago · open ↗
• The HinduSaudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkiye defence officials resolve to assist Riyadh in wake of Houthi attacks3d ago · open ↗

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