UK, Qatar sign new defence agreement

LONDON, Oct. 31 (YPA)– The United Kingdom and Qatar have signed a new defence agreement aimed at enhancing military cooperation and developing joint capabilities to address future threats.

The British Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Thursday that the pact, titled the “Enhanced Defence Assurance Arrangement,” was signed by the Defence Secretary during his visit to Doha, where he met with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

The new enhanced Defence Assurance Arrangement deepens the UK’s defence partnership with Qatar, paving the way for enhanced interoperability across land, air and sea.

The agreement sees the UK and Qatar commit to increasing interoperability between our Armed Forced and conducting joint planning on threat scenarios to ensure we can better face the threats of tomorrow together.

Healey said the pact forms part of the UK government’s strategy to build defense partnerships that bolster national military industries and reinforce international alliances.

@E.Y.M