The Turkish Parliament approved the first section of the bill approving the "Mecca Joint Defense Agreement" agreement between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The approval of the article came after the completion of general discussions on the conscription law and the transition to discussion of its articles. The agreement was signed last August 7 between the leaders of the three countries, and its purpose is to improve their security through deterrence and joint defense.

The Turkish Parliament approved the first section of the bill approving the "Mecca Joint Defense Agreement" agreement between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The approval of the article came after the completion of general discussions on the conscription law and the transition to discussion of its articles. The agreement was signed last August 7 between the leaders of the three countries, and its purpose is to improve their security through deterrence and joint defense.