Syria considering entry into Mecca defence pact, says foreign minister
Summary
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said discussions are under way about Syria joining the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan. He said Syria supports regional security efforts and Yemen’s internationally recognised government, while also accusing Israel of carrying out more than 1,000 attacks on Syria in less than two years.Key Facts
- Al-Shaibani announced the discussions at the Manama Dialogue conference in Bahrain.
- Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in August.
- The pact says an attack on one member is to be treated as an attack on all three.
- Saudi Arabia is facing attacks from Yemen’s Houthi group, which is backed by Iran.
- Pakistan and Turkiye have pledged military support to Saudi Arabia under the pact, but neither has announced attacks on the Houthis.
- Turkish officials have said any future support would not include sending Turkish troops to fight in Yemen or attack the Houthis.
- Al-Shaibani said Syria supports Yemen’s Saudi-backed internationally recognised government.
- Al-Shaibani said Israel had carried out more than 1,000 attacks on Syria in less than two years.
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