Turkey and Qatar Sign Mutual Defence Pact
· World · France 24, Al Jazeera
Turkey and Qatar signed a mutual defence agreement on Friday, committing both nations to a unified military response against any attack. The two leaders announced the pact in a joint statement following meetings in the region. The agreement deepens existing strategic and military cooperation between Ankara and Doha.
Why it matters
The defence pact formalises a strategic axis between Turkey and Qatar, altering the regional security balance in the Middle East.
Read the original report — France 24
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