Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- Pakistan, Qatar, Turkiye and Indonesia on Wednesday signed a multilateral pact to promote cooperation in defence production and capabilities, the Turkish defence ministry said.

The Foreign Office has yet to comment on the signing of the defence pact.

According to the Turkish ministry, the signing took place in Qatar, with ministers of the four countries attending the ceremony. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who was visible in pictures shared by the ministry, signed on behalf of Pakistan. Reuters quoted the Turkish ministry as saying that the pact, titled 'Badr Memorandum of Understanding', was aimed at defence cooperation and strengthening defensive capabilities.

"The agreement holds substantial economic importance...