Syrian Defence Minister and Qatari Defence Chief Hold Talks in Doha to Deepen Military Cooperation

• The Doha gathering aimed to enhance bilateral cooperation and bolster regional security and stability.
• The Syrian delegation comprised several military officers tasked with strengthening defence ties between Syria and Qatar.

Updated 3 min 22 sec ago

November 2, 2026 02:16

LONDON — Syrian Arab Republic Defence Minister Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra held talks in Doha with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al‑Thani, addressing regional and international developments. The meeting, held in Doha on Sunday, centred on bolstering bilateral cooperation and promoting regional security and stability. Several Syrian military officers were present, the Syrian Arab News Agency reported.

Abu Qasra and his delegation visited the Tamim bin Hamad Al‑Thani University for Military and Technical Sciences to explore ways to enhance collaboration and share expertise in military sciences between the two nations.

The delegation also toured the Joint Special Forces Command headquarters of the Qatari Armed Forces, underscoring efforts to deepen military ties and leverage shared training experiences.

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