Turkey, Qatar, Indonesia and Pakistan Sign Historic Defence Agreement

Turkey, Qatar, Indonesia and Pakistan have signed a historic memorandum of understanding to increase military production, strengthen defence capabilities and expand strategic partnerships. The agreement was signed in Doha, the capital of Qatar, in the presence of defence officials from the four countries.

According to a statement from Turkey’s Ministry of National Defence, the agreement, named “Badr” (meaning full moon), will take military cooperation among the four countries to a new level. The agreement was signed on behalf of Turkey by National Defence Minister Yaşar Güler; Qatar by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani; Indonesia by Deputy Defence Minister Yusuf Jauhari; and Pakistan by Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif. Haluk Görgün, head of Turkey’s Defence Industry Agency, was also present at the ceremony.

Key Objectives of the Agreement

Turkey’s Ministry of National Defence said the Badr memorandum aims to promote cooperation in military and technical training, research and development. The initiative is also expected to support joint industrial projects and the development of advanced technological solutions in line with modern defence requirements.

The agreement is expected to have economic benefits by combining the military production capabilities of the four countries. It also aims to strengthen and integrate their defence industries to meet the needs of allied and friendly countries.

According to the countries involved, the agreement will deepen their military ties and contribute to security, stability and shared objectives at both regional and international levels.

Source: Anadolu Agency