Qatar and Turkey have enjoyed a longstanding friendly relationship over the past several years. 

With Turkey being one of the first countries to step up and offer a helping hand to Qatar during the initial phase of the illegal blockade, the bond between Qatar and Turkey has been stronger than ever, reflecting in the increased cooperation across various fields. 

Recently, Dr Yasin Aktay, Adviser to the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said Qatar is Turkey's strongest ally, stating that the Qatari-Turkish relations are an exemplary Islamic example.

The two nations have vowed to take their bilateral relations to new heights with enhanced cooperation and mutual support. 

Yesterday, His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah held official talks with the Turkish Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar, in Ankara.

During the meeting, the two top officials discussed several issues of mutual concern in addition to reviewing bilateral military relations and explore ways of enhancing them further. 

Qatar's ambassador to Turkey Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi, Qatari military attache to Turkey Brig. Gen. Mohamed Mubarak Al Shahwani and some senior Turkish officers were also in attendance at the meeting. 

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs met with Minister of Defense of the Republic of Turkey. The meeting discussed a number of issues of joint concern, as well as the bilateral military relations and ways of enhancing them #QNA

— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) August 5, 2019

Qatar and Turkey have maintained strong military ties, which were boosted in 2017 when two days after the start of the Gulf crisis, Turkey allowed Turkish troops to be deployed in Qatar and approved an accord on military training cooperation.

The agreements aimed to raise Qatar's defense capabilities, support "counterterror" efforts and maintain security and stability in the region.

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