Qatari Emir and Turkish President Hold Talks in Doha on Gaza Ceasefire and Strategic Cooperation
DOHA, Oct 22: The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan co-chaired the 11th Qatari-Turkish Supreme Strategic Committee meeting in Doha on Wednesday, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
According to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), the discussions centered on enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors, including defense, trade, investment, energy, and information technology, as both nations reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic relations.
A major part of the dialogue focused on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly on achieving a lasting ceasefire, advancing peace efforts, and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid to affected civilians.
Both Sheikh Tamim and President Erdogan emphasized the need for continued coordination among regional powers to end hostilities and support the reconstruction of Gaza.
At the conclusion of the meeting, held at the Amiri Diwan, the two leaders witnessed the signing of several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering areas such as defense cooperation, trade partnerships, and strategic development planning.
The agreements mark another milestone in the deepening partnership between Doha and Ankara, which has steadily expanded in recent years through shared diplomatic and economic initiatives.
On the sidelines of the main meeting, Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held separate talks with his Turkish counterpart, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
Their discussions also focused heavily on the Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian coordination, and regional stability, reaffirming both countries’ shared stance on supporting peace and protecting civilian lives.
The 11th Supreme Strategic Committee meeting underscored the growing Qatari-Turkish alliance a partnership rooted in political cooperation, regional mediation, and joint efforts to promote peace in the Middle East.
— Voice of Malaysia News