Turkish Defense: 'Badr' Memorandum Lays Foundation for Quadrilateral Partnership to Enhance Regional Security
Quadrilateral memorandum of understanding to strengthen military and defense industrial cooperation
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Istanbul, October 22 (KUNA) -- The Turkish Ministry of Defense confirmed on Thursday that the “Badr” memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia establishes a quadrilateral partnership aimed at enhancing military cooperation and consolidating regional security and stability.
Spokesman Zeki Akturk stated during a press briefing in the capital, Ankara, that the MoU, signed in Doha on Wednesday, aims to develop cooperation in defense industries, implement joint projects, and leverage the mutual capabilities and expertise of the four countries. He added that the participating nations would continue their efforts to promote regional peace and security through sustainable partnerships based on mutual trust and shared interests.
The signing of the joint MoU for the multilateral “Badr” project took place in Doha on Wednesday, involving the defense ministries of Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Turkey, as well as Pakistan’s Defense Production Establishment and the Defense Industries Undersecretariat of the Turkish Presidency.
In a statement on Wednesday, Qatar’s Ministry of Defense said that the signing of the joint MoU for the multilateral “Badr” project reflects a commitment to strengthening joint cooperation and developing strategic partnerships. The agreement aims to foster cooperation in defense manufacturing, enhance the defense capabilities of the four countries, and collaborate in technical defense training and research and development, thereby contributing to the creation of solutions and industries commensurate with the evolution of modern defense systems. (End) T.A./M.N.F.
