Turkiye’s parliament ratifies Mecca defence agreement
Parliament's approval lays the groundwork for further Turkish involvement in Saudi Arabia's conflict with the Houthis.
Parliament's approval lays the groundwork for further Turkish involvement in Saudi Arabia's conflict with the Houthis, Al Jazeera English reported.
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- Saudi Arabia · Middle East
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- Al Jazeera English
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- Mecca, Turkish, Houthis
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- Politics
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