Ukraine and Qatar sign defence cooperation agreement for at least 10 years

The chiefs of the General Staff of Ukraine and Qatar have signed an agreement on mutually beneficial defence cooperation for at least 10 years.

Source: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Details: The agreement was signed in the Qatari capital, Doha, during a visit by the Ukrainian delegation. Zelenskyy discussed defence cooperation with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Quote: "Following the meeting, our chiefs of the General Staff signed an agreement, which provides for joint defense industry projects, the establishment of co-production facilities, and technological partnerships between companies."

According to the president, it is important for Ukraine to strengthen its air defence and the country expects corresponding support from its partners.

Background:

• Oboronka, a defence industry project created by Mezha.Media, a technology and IT news platform within Ukrainska Pravda's holding company, reported that during the Ukrainian delegation's visit to the Middle East, Ukraine reached an agreement on defence cooperation with Saudi Arabia and also agreed on security and defence cooperation with the United Arab Emirates.
• Oboronka also analysed how Ukraine can assist Middle Eastern countries and why it has not yet begun exporting weapons there in the article: "Barriers at every turn. Why is the government hindering drone exports to the Middle East?"

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