Turkish Parliament approves defense pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
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The Turkish Parliament on Thursday approved a bill ratifying the Mecca Agreement on Joint Defense with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, paving the way for closer...
The Turkish Parliament on Thursday approved a bill ratifying the Mecca Agreement on Joint Defense with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, paving the way for closer military cooperation among the three countries.
The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was ratified by Parliament with the support of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party), its ally the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) and the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP).
Lawmakers approved the legislation during a General Assembly session chaired by Deputy Parliament Speaker Celal Adan following debates on the proposed agreement.
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