Islamabad, October 22, 2026 – The Europe Today: Pakistan, Qatar, Türkiye and Indonesia have signed the “Badr” multilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Doha to strengthen cooperation in defence industries, promote joint production and enhance the defence capabilities of the four countries.
According to a statement issued by Qatar’s Ministry of Defence and shared by Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the agreement was signed by representatives of the defence ministries of the four countries, Pakistan’s Defence Industrial Production Organization and the Presidency of Defence Industries under the Turkish Presidency.
The signing ceremony was attended by Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani; Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif; Türkiye’s Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler; Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Defence for Logistics, Defence Industries and Technology Affairs, Marshal Yusuf Juhari; and President of Türkiye’s Defence Industries Authority (SSB), Professor Haluk Görgün.
The agreement reflects the four countries’ commitment to strengthening joint cooperation and developing strategic partnerships in the defence sector.
Under the memorandum, the signatories will promote cooperation in defence manufacturing, strengthen their respective defence capabilities and expand collaboration in technical training, research and development.
The partnership also aims to encourage the development of advanced defence solutions and technologies in line with the evolving requirements of modern armed forces.
The four countries will leverage their respective defence manufacturing capabilities to promote industrial integration, build production capacity and develop solutions to meet the requirements of allied and friendly nations.
The agreement is also expected to carry economic significance by creating opportunities for industrial collaboration, technological advancement and the development of domestic defence industries.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said Pakistan attached great importance to strengthening defence cooperation with trusted partners.
“This memorandum reflects our shared commitment to contributing to regional peace and stability,” he said.
The minister said Pakistan looked forward to exploring opportunities to strengthen self-reliance, industrial collaboration, joint production and technology transfer by drawing on the complementary strengths of the participating countries’ defence industries.
He emphasized that these initiatives would be pursued in accordance with relevant international and domestic laws and regulations.
“Through this partnership, we aim to advance cooperation across joint research and development, training exchanges and industrial capability building,” Asif added.
The signing of the Badr memorandum marks a step towards expanding multilateral defence industrial cooperation among Pakistan, Qatar, Türkiye and Indonesia, with a focus on enhancing technological capabilities, promoting self-reliance and strengthening strategic partnerships.
