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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Istanbul, Turkey, Nov. 13, 2026. (Credit: Murat Cetinmuhurdar/Turkish Presidential Press Office/Reuters) Add as preferred on Google Turkey and Qatar signed a mutual defense agreement on Friday, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's office said, after the president met the Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in Istanbul."President Erdogan stated that we would continue working together to prevent the resurgence of war in the Gulf region and establish a basis for dialogue and achieve peace," the presidency said in a statement on X, which did not provide details on the defense accord. You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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