Turkey's presidency said on Nov. 13 that Turkey and Qatar signed a joint defense agreement after President Erdogan met visiting Qatari Emir Tamim in Istanbul. The presidency did not disclose details of the pact. Erdogan said the countries will contin

2026-11-14

Turkey's presidency said on Nov. 13 that Turkey and Qatar signed a joint defense agreement after President Erdogan met visiting Qatari Emir Tamim in Istanbul. The presidency did not disclose details of the pact. Erdogan said the countries will continue efforts to prevent a new war in the Gulf region. The two also signed four additional agreements covering trade, education, consumer protection and diplomatic cooperation.