Coverage dated November 4, 2026

Turkey's parliament set to ratify defence pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan as Houthi attacks mount

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ANKARA, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Turkey's parliament is set on Wednesday to ratifya defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan that includes a collective defence clause, committing NATO's second-largest army to Riyadh's defence as it faces attacks by Yemen's Iran-backedHouthis.

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Forbes
What Turkey Is Committing To In Its Defense Pact With Saudi Arabia And Pakistan (opens Forbes)
Published Nov 4, 2026
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Turkey's vote on the Mecca Pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sends no troops. Gaps on budget, forces and terrorism leave the harder choices for later votes.
Al-Monitor
Turkey's parliament set to ratify defence pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan as Houthi attacks mount (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Nov 4, 2026
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ANKARA, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Turkey's parliament is set on Wednesday to ratifya defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan that includes a collective defence clause, committing NATO's second-largest army to Riyadh's defence as it faces attacks by Yemen's Iran-backedHouthis.