[Source: Turkey currently has no intention of setting up a military base in Saudi Arabia] October 7, 2020 A source in the Turkish government stated on October 7 that Turkey currently has no plans to establish a military base in Saudi Arabia. "Turkish News" reported earlier that day that Türkiye's establishment of a military base in Saudi Arabia is an issue discussed within the framework of the "Mecca Defense Alliance." However, the Turkish government source told the RIA Novosti reporter: "This matter is not on the agenda." RIA Novosti reported that another Turkish government source said on the 6th that any deployment of Turkish troops in Saudi Arabia needs to go through various legal and regulatory procedures. At present, Turkey has not determined the specific deployment time. (Xinhua News Agency)