Turkiye and Qatar have signed a new mutual defence agreement aimed at strengthening military cooperation and further improving relations between the two countries.
The agreement was announced following a meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Istanbul on Friday.
During the meeting, Erdogan described the agreement as an important step towards strengthening the close partnership between the two regional allies. He said the deal would bring a new dimension to the longstanding relationship between Ankara and Doha.
Although the full details of the agreement have not been disclosed, both countries have expressed their commitment to expanding cooperation in the defence industry and strengthening military ties.
Erdogan also highlighted the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Gulf region. He said Turkiye and Qatar would continue working together to prevent further conflict and encourage dialogue as a means of resolving regional disputes.
The discussions also covered several major regional issues, including Israel’s ongoing attacks on Gaza, the humanitarian crisis in Palestine, efforts to restore stability in Syria and recent developments in Libya.
The latest agreement comes amid growing defence cooperation between Turkiye and other regional partners. In August, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a joint defence agreement in Makkah, bringing the three countries closer in military cooperation.
Turkiye’s parliament recently ratified the trilateral defence agreement, allowing Ankara to provide military support to Saudi Arabia if required.
Under that agreement, an attack against any one of the three participating countries is considered an attack against all three, reflecting their commitment to collective security amid rising tensions across the region.
