Seeking to strengthen defense relations, Qatar and Canada signed a cooperation agreement yesterday.

In a statement Qatar’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) highlighted that His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah and Canadian Minister of National Defense Harjit Sajjan signed the defense cooperation deal.

The deal covers an arrangement between the Ministry of Defense of Qatar and the Ministry of National Defense of Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces.

The agreement, signed in virtual ceremonies, seeks to consolidate the joint defense relationship between the two countries.

It also provides a comprehensive framework for coordinating various defense cooperation activities, peace processes, humanitarian operations and training of human cadres.

The agreement echoes the two countries’ commitment to promoting peace and stability in the Middle East by combating terrorism and violent extremism and maintaining regional prosperity.

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Source: MOFA