The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan al-Thani, convened with senior defence officials from Pakistan, Turkey, and Indonesia to discuss the recently signed multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Badr project. The discussions took place in Doha and aimed to enhance cooperation among the participating countries in the defence industries sector.
Participants in the meetings included Pakistan’s Minister of Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif; Turkey’s Minister of National Defence, Yasar Guler; Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Defense for Logistics and Defence Industries and Technology Affairs, Marshal Yusuf Juahri (also referred to as Jauhari in some reports); and Professor Haluk Gorgun, head of Turkey’s Defence Industry Agency (SSB).
The officials explored shared interests and potential avenues for collaboration to support the Badr project’s objectives. Key topics covered included advancing joint efforts in defence technology and industry, as well as outlining practical mechanisms to implement the provisions of the MoU. The project seeks to foster stronger ties among the signatory countries through cooperative development and enhanced integration of defence capabilities.
The Badr project, established through this multilateral agreement, reflects a strategic effort to build closer partnerships in the defence sector amid evolving regional and global security dynamics. The meeting underscored the commitment of Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, and Indonesia to work collaboratively in bolstering their defence industries and achieving mutual benefits through coordinated action.
No further details on specific timelines or projects under the Badr initiative were disclosed during the talks. However, the gathering marks a significant step toward operationalizing the agreement and expanding multilateral defence cooperation among the four nations.