Four countries have signed a defence cooperation accord in Doha, the Turkish Defence Ministry said. Turkiye, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia signed the agreement on Wednesday, aiming to deepen military ties and strengthen their defensive capabilities.
What the Doha accord covers
According to the ministry’s statement, the accord will also support joint military exercises and training. It further provides for cooperation on research and development, along with shared efforts to improve each country’s defence industry.
Links to earlier Pakistan defence pacts
In August, Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement with Turkiye and Saudi Arabia. Under that pact, an armed attack on any one of the three countries would be treated as an attack on all, obliging the others to provide assistance against external aggression.
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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia also signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement on September 17, 2025, under which aggression against either country would be considered an attack on both. The pacts aim to enhance joint deterrence and promote regional and global peace and security.
Long-standing Pakistan-Saudi military ties
The latest arrangement builds on nearly eight decades of close relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, rooted in Islamic solidarity and shared strategic interests. It marks a significant step in bilateral defence relations, formalising a joint commitment to respond to external aggression.
