Qatar and Türkiye have signed a mutual defence agreement aimed at strengthening military cooperation and improving regional security amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
The agreement was signed on November 13, 2026, in Istanbul during a meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Under the agreement, both countries have pledged to adopt a unified position against any external armed attack targeting either nation. They also agreed to consult each other on security threats, regional and international developments, and defence policies.
The two countries will expand military cooperation through joint military exercises, defence industry projects and personnel training programmes. The agreement is intended to protect their sovereignty and territorial integrity while contributing to regional stability.
The signing took place during the 12th meeting of the Türkiye-Qatar Supreme Strategic Committee. Both governments also signed four additional agreements covering education, consumer protection, trade monitoring, and cooperation in peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
President Erdogan said the mutual defence agreement would add a new dimension to the longstanding relationship between the two countries. He also emphasized the importance of preventing renewed conflict in the Gulf region through dialogue and diplomatic efforts.
The development comes after Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a separate joint defence agreement in August 2026, strengthening military cooperation among the three countries.
The latest pact highlights growing defence partnerships among regional countries as they seek closer military coordination and stronger security arrangements.
