Diplomacy

Turkey Declares Solidarity with Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Attacks

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Turkey Declares Solidarity with Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Attacks
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced during a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that Turkey stands with Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks.

  • Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday.
  • Erdogan announced that Turkey stands in solidarity with Saudi Arabia in its conflict with Houthi militants in Yemen.
  • The statement came amid an intensification of attacks against Saudi Arabia by Houthi rebels.
  • The president's office stated that Erdogan strongly condemned the Houthi attacks and expressed confidence that Saudi Arabia will overcome the challenges.
  • Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia signed a joint defense agreement in August.
  • The joint defense agreement aims to strengthen collective defense capabilities against any acts of aggression, considering an attack on one party as an attack on all.