Doha: In a step reflecting the commitment to
strengthening joint cooperation and developing strategic partnerships, a joint
memorandum of understanding for the multilateral 'Badr' project was signed on
Wednesday in Doha between Qatar's Ministry of Defense, the Indonesian Ministry
of Defense, the Pakistani Ministry of Defense, the Turkish Ministry of Defense,
the Defense Industrial Production Organization in Pakistan, and the Presidency
of Defense Industries under the Turkish Presidency.
The signing was attended by Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin
Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, Minister of Defense of Pakistan HE Khawaja
Muhammad Asif, Minister of National Defense of Turkiye HE Yasar Guler, Federal
Minister for Federal Defense Production in Pakistan HE Muhammad Raza Hayat
Harraj, Deputy Minister of Defense for Logistics and Defense Industries and
Technology Affairs of Indonesia HE Marshal Yusuf Jauhari, and Head of Turkiye's
Defense Industry Agency Prof. Haluk Gorgun.
The MoU aims to foster cooperation in defence
manufacturing, enhance defence capabilities among the four countries, and
promote collaboration in technical defence training and research and
development, contributing to the creation of solutions and industries worthy of
the evolution of modern defences.
Named 'Badr', referring to the full moon, the MoU signifies how the four nations complement one another through this agreement, given its immense importance in terms of both defence and the economy. It holds significant economic importance for the signatory countries, leveraging each country's capabilities in defence manufacturing to achieve cooperation, integration, and the development of defence industry capacities, thereby meeting the needs of allied and friendly countries. The MoU will also broaden horizons for defence cooperation among the participating nations and strengthen multilateral cooperation, supporting security and stability. Other friendly nations may join the MoU in accordance with criteria agreed upon by the four countries.
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