Yasar Guler

Turkey's minister of defense

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Office: Minister of National Defence

Born: September 18, 1954, Ardahan

Education: Kuleli Military High School, Turkish Military Academy, Army War Institute

Previous offices: Commander of the Turkish Land Forces, Chief of the Turkish General Staff

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan activate Mecca defense pact for first time

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Said Turkey would not fight the Houthis; the scope of support is to be set after ratification, which parliament granted on November 5.

Turkey's parliament ratified the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement on November 5, with 279 votes in favor and 119 against, completing ratification by all three members. The pact commits Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to treat an attack on one as an attack on all.

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