The German parliament approved by a wide majority today the deployment of Patriot missiles to help Turkey defend its border against conflict-riven Syria as part of a NATO mission, Hurriyet Daily News reports.
The vote clears the way for Germany to deploy the missiles to southern Turkey along with up to 400 German soldiers after NATO member state Turkey asked the alliance for help.
Some 461 deputies voted in favour, while 86 voted against the move in the Bundestag lower house of parliament. Eight lawmakers abstained.
German parliament approves Patriot deployment in Turkey
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