Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, Indonesia sign defense cooperation agreement in Doha

In a statement, the ministry said the accord, signed in Doha, would also support military exercises and training, cooperation on research and development, and both countries' defense industries.

Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia signed an agreement on Wednesday to boost defense cooperation and strengthen defensive capabilities, the Turkish Defense Ministry said.

In a statement, the ministry said the accord, signed in Doha, would also support military exercises and training, cooperation on research and development, and joint efforts to strengthen the countries' defense industries.

On Tuesday, Turkey submitted a defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to parliament for ratification, three parliamentary sources said, moving NATO's second-largest army closer to a formal mutual defense pledge with Riyadh as it faces Houthi attacks.

Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign defense pact

The three countries signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement in August, under which an armed attack on one member is considered an attack on all. A joint statement issued when they signed the deal did not specify each country's commitments.

At an emergency meeting of the alliance in Riyadh earlier this month, they agreed to ensure the "rapid deployment" of military forces and capabilities in Saudi Arabia.