Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have agreed to arrange an urgent meeting of their military chiefs following recent attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on Saudi territory. The meeting will examine ways to support Saudi Arabia under the countries’ Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
The decision was discussed during a meeting of the foreign ministers of the three countries in New York. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the security situation and preparations for the meeting.
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye on August 7, 2026. Under the agreement, an armed attack against one of the three countries is regarded as an attack against all three. The agreement is described by Pakistan as defensive in nature and focused on collective deterrence and defence.
The three foreign ministers condemned attacks targeting civilian and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia, including attacks affecting areas around Mecca. They also affirmed Saudi Arabia’s right to defend itself under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.
The latest move comes after a series of missile and drone attacks claimed by the Houthis against Saudi targets. Saudi authorities have reported intercepting several missiles, including six ballistic missiles launched towards Taif and Yanbu during the latest reported escalation. Emergency alerts were also issued in several areas.
The exact date of the military chiefs’ meeting has not yet been announced. It also remains unclear what specific forms of practical or military support will be discussed.
The three countries have already begun establishing mechanisms under the Makkah agreement. Their foreign and defence ministers and military chiefs held the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee in Istanbul on August 31. They agreed to further institutionalise cooperation and establish a secretariat in Saudi Arabia.
Türkiye has previously indicated that it is prepared to help Saudi Arabia with military requirements, particularly technical needs, under the agreement. Pakistan has also reaffirmed its commitment to the pact while continuing to emphasise peaceful resolution of regional disputes.
The planned meeting will therefore be an important step in determining how the three countries intend to coordinate their response to the latest security developments. However, no decision on specific military deployment or other operational assistance has been announced.
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