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.
- Turkiye’s parliament has ratified a defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan that includes a collective defence clause, committing NATO’s second-largest military to the group’s aid in case of attack.
- The ratification on Thursday comes as Riyadh continues to face attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis.
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- Parliament’s approval lays the groundwork for further Turkish involvement in Saudi Arabia’s conflict with the Houthis.
- Turkiye’s parliament has ratified a defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan that includes a collective defence clause, committing NATO’s second-largest military to the group’s aid in case of attack.
- The ratification on Thursday comes as Riyadh continues to face attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis.
Sources: Al Jazeera