ANKARA: Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar and Indonesia signed an agreement on Wednesday to strengthen defence cooperation and enhance their military capabilities, Turkey’s Defence Ministry said.
In a statement, the ministry said the four countries signed the Badr Memorandum of Understanding in Doha, reflecting their shared desire to deepen cooperation and develop partnerships.
The agreement aims to promote collaboration in military production, strengthen defence capabilities and expand technical military training, research and development.
“The agreement holds substantial economic importance,” the ministry said.
Agreement to Boost Defence Industry Cooperation
The Turkish Defence Ministry said the Badr accord would help the four countries combine their respective military production capabilities and strengthen their defence industries.
According to the ministry, the initiative would support cooperation and integration, improve defence industrial capacity, and help meet the needs of allied and friendly countries.
The agreement also aims to strengthen ties between the participating countries’ defence industries and promote security through shared objectives.
Turkiye Expands Regional Defence Partnerships
Turkiye has a major defence industry and maintains close military ties with Qatar, where it operates a military base. Ankara has also helped Gulf countries strengthen their defences amid the US-Israeli war against Iran.
In August, Turkiye signed a mutual defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Under the agreement, an attack on one party is considered an attack on all parties.
Ankara also maintains close ties with Indonesia, particularly in the defence industry.
The Badr agreement marks another step in efforts by the four countries to expand defence cooperation, strengthen military production and develop their technical capabilities.
