Fidan said Saudi Arabia was facing serious attacks on its territorial integrity and sovereignty, adding that Türkiye stood in solidarity with its ally under the agreement. He said Ankara could provide support, particularly on technical military requirements.
The agreement, signed last month by Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, states that an armed attack on any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack on all three.
The Houthis, who control much of Yemen’s most populous territory, have intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia since announcing a naval blockade against the kingdom in July. The attacks have targeted Saudi cities, energy infrastructure and shipping.
Fidan said Saudi Arabia should not be drawn into the conflict between the United States and Iran, arguing that Riyadh had no desire to become involved in the confrontation. He said Türkiye had conveyed proposals to the parties aimed at ending the fighting.
“There are new proposals; I hope they accept them,” Fidan said, warning that the economic consequences of the conflict were becoming increasingly difficult to tolerate.
Türkiye has previously said the defence agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is open to expansion and is not intended to replace existing alliances. Fidan said the alliance is now moving towards institutionalisation, with preparations for a secretariat and military headquarters nearing completion.
Pakistan has said there have been no discussions about an immediate military response under the agreement to the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, while stressing that it would act when the time comes.
Earlier on Saturday, Yemen’s Houthis claimed they had launched missile and drone attacks against what they described as “sensitive” sites in Riyadh. Flames and a large plume of smoke were reported near the Saudi capital’s main airport.
Türkiye has condemned the Houthi attacks and called for them to stop immediately.
