Istanbul:Trkiye and Qatar have strengthened their bilateral relations by signing five agreements in various sectors, including trade, education, diplomacy, and defense. This development took place during the 12th meeting of the High Strategic Committee between the two nations.
According to Maan News Agency, the signing ceremony was held at the Turkish Presidential Office in Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul, on Friday. This followed extensive talks between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
A significant outcome of the meeting was the mutual defense agreement signed by Erdogan and the Emir of Qatar. Additionally, Turkish Trade Minister Omar Polat and Qatari Minister of Trade and Industry Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani entered a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on consumer protection, market monitoring, and inspection.
In the education sector, Turkish Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin and Qatari Minister of State Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz Al-Khulaifi formalized a cooperation agreement. Furthermore, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani signed a memorandum for cooperation in peace, reconciliation, and conflict resolution, as well as the joint statement of the 12th Supreme Strategic Committee meeting.