Fidan meets Qatari deputy PM for defence talks
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks in Doha with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, as part of his visit to the Qatari capital.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has met with a senior Qatari defence official during his visit to Doha. According to Turkish Foreign Ministry sources, Fidan held discussions with Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, on Monday.
Strengthening bilateral coordination
The meeting comes as part of ongoing high-level dialogue between Ankara and Doha, two close allies that have coordinated closely on regional issues, including efforts to mediate ceasefires and provide humanitarian aid. While no official readout of the talks has been released, the discussions are believed to have covered bilateral defence cooperation and recent regional developments, particularly the wars in Gaza and the Gulf.
Türkiye-Qatar strategic partnership
Türkiye and Qatar maintain a strong strategic partnership, with Turkish troops stationed in Qatar and joint military exercises regularly conducted. Ankara has also supported Doha’s mediation role in various conflicts. Fidan’s meeting with the Qatari deputy prime minister underscores the depth of the defence and political ties between the two nations, even as broader regional tensions continue to escalate.
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