Qatar Signs Defense Agreement with Ukraine

The Qatari Ministry of Defense announced the signing of a defense agreement with Ukraine, which includes exchanging expertise in countering missiles and drones. The agreement was signed during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Doha, as the war in the Middle East continues.

The Qatari Ministry of Defense stated in a statement: "The signing of a defense cooperation agreement between the Qatari Ministry of Defense and the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense includes areas of technological cooperation, development of joint projects, defense investments, and exchange of expertise in countering missiles and drones." Doha - AFP Qatar announced on Saturday the signing of a defense agreement with Ukraine, during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Doha, which includes exchanging expertise in countering missiles and drones, as the war in the Middle East enters its second month.

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