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In Photos: Indonesia, Qatar strengthen military cooperation through high-level talks

Updated On: 02 June, 2026 03:04 PM IST | ronak mastakar

Indonesia and Qatar have moved to deepen defence ties and address rising global security concerns during high-level military talks in Jakarta on Tuesday. (Pics/AFP)

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Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin hosted Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, for a closed-door bilateral meeting.

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Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin hosted Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, for a closed-door bilateral meeting.

The discussions focused on expanding joint military cooperation and addressing current international geopolitical tensions.

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The discussions focused on expanding joint military cooperation and addressing current international geopolitical tensions.

The defence talks followed a high-profile meeting on Monday at the Merdeka Palace, where Sheikh Saoud met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and delivered a personal message from the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.

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The defence talks followed a high-profile meeting on Monday at the Merdeka Palace, where Sheikh Saoud met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and delivered a personal message from the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.

According to Indonesia's Presidential Secretariat, the leaders reviewed the implementation of a comprehensive bilateral memorandum of understanding signed in Doha in April 2025.

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According to Indonesia's Presidential Secretariat, the leaders reviewed the implementation of a comprehensive bilateral memorandum of understanding signed in Doha in April 2025.

The agreement laid the groundwork for enhanced defence procurement, joint training programmes and strategic intelligence sharing between the two nations.

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The agreement laid the groundwork for enhanced defence procurement, joint training programmes and strategic intelligence sharing between the two nations.

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