Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia sign 'Badr MoU' for defense cooperation
Signing of a multilateral memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in military production, research, and development.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- To enhance cooperation in military production and develop defense industries, technical training, and research and development
Turkey, Qatar, Indonesia, and Pakistan signed a multilateral memorandum of understanding today, Wednesday, under the name “Badr,” aimed at strengthening cooperation in military production and developing strategic partnerships in defense sectors.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense stated in a press release that the memorandum was signed in the Qatari capital, Doha, in a move reflecting the determination to enhance joint cooperation and develop strategic partnerships.
The ministry noted that the memorandum was signed by Turkish Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar, Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, Indonesian Deputy Minister of Defense Yusuf Juwariyah, and Pakistani Minister of Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif.
It added that the memorandum was named “Badr,” meaning full moon, because the four countries complement each other under its provisions, and due to the significant military and economic importance of the agreement.
The ministry clarified that the memorandum aims to encourage cooperation in military production, enhance the military capabilities of the four countries, and support collaboration in technical military training, research, and development.
It further stated that the initiative will contribute to developing solutions and forming industrial sectors aligned with the evolution of modern defense systems.
The memorandum holds economic significance for the signatory states, as the cooperation and integration aim to leverage each country’s capabilities in military production and develop defense industry capacities, thereby enabling the fulfillment of the needs of allied and friendly nations.
The memorandum will also help expand military cooperation prospects among the participating countries, develop their relations in the defense industry sector, and strengthen multilateral cooperation that supports security and stability and aids in achieving common objectives.
Also present at the signing ceremony was Haluk Gorgun, President of the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) of Turkey.
