Four nations affirm Saudi Arabia's right to self-defense

Foreign ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan issued a joint statement on September 22, 2026, affirming Riyadh's right to defend itself. The statement represented coordinated diplomatic support for the kingdom.

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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt affirm Riyadh's right to defend itself

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ANKARA, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The foreign ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan said in a joint statement on Tuesday that they affirmed Riyadh's right to defend itself in line with international law and stressed the need to maintain safety of navigation in the region, amid escalating attacks by Yemen's Iran-backedHouthis.