The key facts

  • Turkey, Qatar, Indonesia and Pakistan signed the 'Badr' memorandum in Qatar
  • The document covers the military industry, training and joint research
  • The signatures were put by the heads and deputies of the defense ministries of the four countries

Four countries signed the 'Badr' memorandum

Representatives of Turkey, Qatar, Indonesia and Pakistan signed a multilateral memorandum of understanding 'Badr', the Turkish National Defense Chamber reported, citing TRT. The document was signed in Qatar and is aimed at strengthening cooperation in the field of defense and developing strategic partnership between the four countries.

Content of the agreement

According to the report, the memorandum is aimed at promoting cooperation in the military-industrial sphere and strengthening the military potential of the states. In addition, the countries will work together on military training and research.

Who signed the document

The agreement was signed by Turkish Minister of National Defense Yasar Guler, Deputy Prime Minister and State Minister of Defense of Qatar Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, Deputy Minister of Defense of Indonesia Yusuf Jawhari and Minister of Defense of Pakistan Khawaja Muhammad Asif.