The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) provided information regarding the agenda at its weekly information meeting.
MECCA DEFENSE ALLIANCE
Stating that the Strategic Political and Defense Committee of the Mecca Defense Alliance met in Riyadh on October 5, Ministry of Defense sources said, "At the meeting, regional developments and collective defense measures were discussed, the initial structure of the Secretariat was determined, the framework for the development of defense industry cooperation was discussed and significant progress was made towards the institutionalization of the Alliance." He made a statement.
It was also stated that it was decided to continue the work on other political, administrative, military and defense industry mechanisms in line with the agreement of the parties and the relevant national processes, and "The necessary measures for the provision and deployment of the agreed-upon military forces and capabilities to Saudi Arabia were discussed." It was said.
"Will Turkish soldiers go to Riyadh?" While answering the question, an explanation was made regarding this issue.
The statement included the following statements:
"The process regarding the military forces and capabilities that can be provided by our country will be carried out in line with the provisions of our Constitution and relevant legislation."
It was stated that the headquarters would be established and that there would be joint training, military consultancy and exercise planning. The statement continued: "We are currently in Saudi Arabia and our air defense contribution with the air defense systems operated by Turkish soldiers will continue if needed." It was said.
ROAD MAP ON Türkiye-FRANCE DEFENSE COOPERATION
Ministry of National Defense sources also made a statement regarding the Road Map signed between Türkiye and France in order to develop relations in the field of defense and security on the basis of mutual interests and to give the existing cooperation a more institutional structure.
Resources, within the scope of the Road Map; He stated that regular consultations on defense and security issues, combating hybrid threats, intelligence sharing, closer cooperation in the field of air defense and improving the interoperability of systems are envisaged. Stating that it is planned to carry out training and capacity building activities in third countries in a coordinated manner that will contribute to regional stability, Ministry of Defense officials continued as follows:
"In the military field, it is aimed to increase joint training activities, develop mutual personnel exchange programs between military academies, conduct joint training and exercises with the participation of land, sea and air elements through port visits.
It is aimed to develop joint projects and business opportunities in the field of defense industry, to encourage information and technology sharing, and to increase contacts between the defense industry organizations of the two countries.
The Road Map aims to regularize contacts between the defense authorities of the two countries and institutionalize cooperation. In this context, the meetings are planned to be held alternately in Paris and Ankara, and the first meeting will be held in the last quarter of 2026 by agreement of the parties."
It was also stated that it was evaluated that the Road Map would contribute to providing a more institutional structure to the defense and security relations between the two countries, strengthening mutual trust and regional peace and stability.
ISRAEL'S VIOLATIONS IN SYRIA
In the statement, it was noted that Israel continues its aggressive attitude in the settlements in the south of Syria, including house raids, detentions, land border violations and escalating tensions in the region with air/artillery fire. "The resumption of trench digging and road widening activities within the scope of the so-called Sufa-53 Line Project is a clear violation of the "1974 Separation of Forces Agreement" and an indication that it continues its expansionist policies."
The Ministry of National Defense once again invited the international community to take concrete and decisive steps against Israel's policies and actions that prevent peace and stability in the region.
