Syria considers joining Makkah defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Damascus is evaluating whether to join the Makkah defence alliance at a conference in Bahrain on Saturday.
Regional security discussions underway
The foreign minister stated that talks are currently active regarding Syria's potential entry into the agreement. This pact binds Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye together against armed attacks on any member. Al Shaibani expressed Damascus support for Gulf states facing aggression from external threats.
Context of Houthi conflict
Saudi Arabia has been rallying international support against escalating attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels. A recent deadly strike closed Riyadh's international airport for two weeks this month. France and the UK have also announced military assistance to help shield Saudi assets.
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