Politics · Ankara, Turkey · October 21, 2026

Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia sign Badr defense pact

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Oct 21, 9:58 AM ET

The four countries signed the Badr memorandum of understanding laying groundwork for joint production of military hardware and wider cooperation in training, research and development. It follows a Makkah defense agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey in August.

Why it matters

The pact links defense industries across the Middle East and South and Southeast Asia.

Background

Turkey has become a major arms exporter. Regional conflicts have prompted Muslim-majority states to deepen security cooperation.

The story so far

1. Oct 18Egypt's parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia
2. Oct 20Turkey moves to ratify mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
3. Oct 21Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia sign Badr defense pact
4. Oct 27Mecca pact officials meet Iranian leaders in Tehran
5. Nov 5Turkey ratifies Mecca defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
6. Nov 12Fighting intensifies in Yemen; Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drone

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Sources

• Middle East Eye ↗Oct 21, 12:14 PM ET
• The Hindu ↗Oct 21, 1:15 PM ET
• Al Jazeera ↗Oct 21, 9:58 AM ET

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