Citing the Turkish Presidency relayed by Al Jazeera, Turkey and Qatar have signed a mutual defense agreement in Turkey. The presidency stated that the pact will add a new dimension to bilateral relations. Erdogan stated that cooperation with Qatar will continue to prevent the resurgence of conflict in the Gulf region. The cited updates did not disclose specific terms, deployment arrangements, or entry-into-force procedures; the aforementioned statement regarding conflict prevention reflects the Turkish side's objective, and it cannot be inferred from this that regional risks have been eliminated.