Türkiye and Qatar sign mutual defence agreement during Istanbul talks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (L) sign the “Mutual Defense Agreement” between the Republic of Turkiye and the State of Qatar during the 12th meeting of the Turkiye-Qatar Supreme Strategic Committee at the Presidential Dolmabahce Office in Istanbul, Turkiye, on November 13, 2026. [TUR Presidency/ Murat Cetinmuhurdar – Anadolu Agency]

Türkiye and Qatar have signed a mutual defence agreement during talks in Istanbul between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Friday (13 Nov), as the two countries seek to deepen their strategic partnership. 

The agreement was signed alongside wider cooperation measures covering defence, energy, trade and technology. Details of the defence pact were not publicly disclosed, but President Erdoğan said it would add a new dimension to bilateral relations and highlighted cooperation to support regional dialogue and stability. 

Key developments:

  • Türkiye-Qatar mutual defence agreement signed during the countries’ strategic committee meeting in Istanbul. 
  • Five additional agreements were concluded covering areas including cooperation and bilateral relations. 
  • Leaders discussed expanding defence industry cooperation and strengthening energy ties. 

ℹ️      Reuters