India, Oct. 21 -- Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia have signed a defence cooperation agreement on Wednesday aimed at strengthening military capabilities and expanding collaboration, the Turkish Defence Ministry said.

The four countries signed the "Badr Memorandum of Understanding" in Doha, signalling their intention to deepen defence ties and build stronger partnerships, according to the ministry, news agency Reuters reported.

"The agreement holds substantial economic importance," the ministry said, highlighting plans to expand cooperation in military production, technical training, research and development, and capability-building.

The initiative will draw on the four countries' respective military production strengths to improv...