Turkey, Qatar sign mutual defence pact

Turkey and Qatar have signed a mutual defence agreement to strengthen military cooperation and deepen bilateral ties, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office said on Friday (November 13), following his meeting with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in Istanbul.

In a statement posted on X, the Turkish presidency said Erdogan reaffirmed the two countries' commitment to preventing a resurgence of conflict in the Gulf region and promoting dialogue and peace.

Erdogan described the newly signed agreement as adding another dimension to the longstanding partnership between the two countries.

The statement did not disclose specific details of the defence pact but said Ankara and Doha would continue expanding cooperation in the defence industry and developing their energy partnership.

The agreement comes as Turkey and Qatar seek to strengthen their strategic cooperation amid regional tensions.

Source: Reuters 

-AH