Turkiye, Qatar discuss defence cooperation and regional tensions

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani signed a new Mutual Defence Agreement and five total bilateral agreements during the 12th session of the High Strategic Committee in Istanbul.

The Friday talks addressed regional security issues, with both leaders pledging to work together to prevent the resurgence or spread of war in the Gulf region. Discussions also included potential collaboration in technology sectors, including artificial intelligence.