Indonesia, Turki, Qatar, Pakistan sign defense pact in Doha
Memorandum Badr sets up joint project mechanisms for military production, technology transfer, research and technical training.
Indonesia, Turki, Qatar and Pakistan signed the Memorandum Badr in Doha on Wednesday (21/10) to strengthen defense cooperation and strategic partnership. The agreement was signed by Indonesian Deputy Defense Minister Yusuf Jauhari, Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Guler, Qatar Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hasan Al Thani, and Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif. According to the Turkish National Defense Ministry, the pact covers military production, capability building, training, research and technical development. The memorandum also establishes an Executive Body and a Strategic Body to select joint projects, set timelines and approve implementation.