CHP’s Proposal for Mekke Joint Defense Agreement Rejected in Turkish Parliament
The Turkish Parliament rejected the CHP’s proposed Mekke Joint Defense Agreement; the agreement text will be submitted to the legislature for further discussion.

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The Turkish Parliament rejected the CHP’s proposed Mekke Joint Defense Agreement; the agreement text will be submitted to the legislature for further discussion.
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