The defense ministries of Türkiye, Qatar, Indonesia and Pakistan signed the Badr Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding. The memorandum was signed into effect at a ceremony held Wednesday in Doha, the capital of Qatar.
Cooperation in military production
Türkiye's Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said the memorandum was an important step toward strengthening the strategic partnership among the four countries.
Duran said the memorandum aims to promote cooperation in military production and develop the military capabilities of the four countries. The agreement also aims to facilitate joint efforts in technical military training and research and development.
Duran said Türkiye continues to contribute to peace, security and stability in the region by strengthening cooperation in defense and security.

Defense industry capabilities to be combined
The memorandum is expected to enable the signatory countries to benefit mutually from their capabilities in military production and develop their defense industry capacities. The cooperation aims to help meet the needs of allied and friendly countries.
The agreement also envisages expanding the scope of military cooperation among the participating countries and improving relations in the defense industry sector.
Duran said he believed the memorandum would further strengthen defense solidarity among the four countries, adding, "I hope this important memorandum brings prosperity to our countries."