Qatar and Britain extend defense cooperation agreement

Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Sheikh Saad bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, signed an agreement with British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting to extend the defense cooperation agreement between the two countries.

In a post on his X account, Minister Streeting stated, "With the agreement to extend defense cooperation between the United Kingdom and Qatar, we will continue to work together to safeguard the security of our nations, enhance regional stability, and collaborate on developing the latest technologies."

He noted that he discussed issues of mutual interest with the Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, particularly ways to develop military relations between the two countries.