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What the sources report
Turkey will ask parliament for authorisation to deploy military personnel to Saudi Arabia within the framework of the Mecca Agreement, a lawmaker from the AKP told Reuters. Newsbomb
The authorisation will be requested as soon as parliament approves the bill ratifying the agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Newsbomb
Turkey submitted the Mecca Agreement for ratification on Tuesday, and the agreement had been signed last August. Newsbomb
According to the MP, Turkish troops will not take part in offensive operations and initially technical personnel and experts will be sent for air defence, electronic warfare and other forms of defensive support. Newsbomb
The development brings NATO's second-largest army closer to a formal mutual defence commitment with Riyadh, as Saudi Arabia faces attacks by the Houthis. Kathimerini
Where they differ
Ta Nea and liberal.gr report that the statement was made by an AKP MP or official, while liberal.gr adds that he spoke on condition of anonymity. liberal.gr Ta Nea
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