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

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal in Mecca — Saudi Press Agency 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.Following a meeting on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York, the ministers also expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflicts in the region, saying dialogue and diplomacy were the only pat to a sustainable solution. They also voiced their support for Yemen's government in its efforts to achieve stability and peace. (Reporting by Tuvan GumrukcuEditing by Ece Toksabay) This one's on us. The story doesn't end here. Our correspondents are already on the next chapter. Read everything they file, from $2/week. See Offers