Qatar announced that it will establish a domestic production center to develop the defense industry

In his speech at the Global Security Forum held in the capital Doha, Al Thani evaluated Qatar's defense capacity, regional security and diplomatic initiatives.

Stating that Qatar aims to develop its domestic production capacity in the field of defense, Al Thani noted that in this context, a new cooperation with regional partners will be announced and new defense initiatives will be made with regional partners.

"We are working with a regional partner, as well as other partners such as the US, UK and France, to build domestic capacity in the field of defense or invest in companies in this field," Al Thani said. he said.

Stating that these collaborations focus especially on ammunition production and the development of air defense systems, Al Thani said that a center for defense production will be established in Qatar and details will be announced soon.

Al Thani stated that Qatar has recently reviewed its defense capabilities and prioritized air defense, measures against unmanned aerial vehicles, cyber security and water security.

Stating that Qatar has the capacity to ensure its own security, Al Thani said, "We are strong enough to protect our country and we work with our allies to protect our resources." he said.

Emphasizing that the security problems in the region once again reveal the importance of maintaining peace and stability, Al Thani stated that Qatar continues its diplomatic initiatives to reduce regional tensions.

Al Thani also stated that the disruption in energy supply from the Gulf has not yet reached its peak, and warned that disruptions in energy supplies may increase costs worldwide in the coming days and months.

Al Thani said that Gulf countries have successfully resisted more than 90 percent of the attacks they have been exposed to, thanks to their defense capacities and defense partnerships with the United States.

“We did not cut off our communication with Iran”

Touching on the relations with Iran, Al Thani stated that despite the differences of opinion between the two countries, they keep communication channels open with the Tehran administration.

Al Thani said, "Despite our differences with Iran, we have not cut off our communication. We continue to meet with them on various issues." he said.

Emphasizing that the main purpose of Qatar's mediation activities is to prevent wars and conflicts, Al Thani pointed out the importance of resolving regional problems through diplomatic means.

Stating that they continue their mediation efforts together with Pakistan and Oman, Al Thani said, "We need a regional dialogue to resolve the conflicts." he said.

Pointing to the attack on Ras Laffan energy facilities in Qatar, Al Thani expressed his hope that his country would not be subjected to a similar attack again.

Global Security Forum

The 8th Global Security Forum, held in Qatar's capital Doha on 19-21 October, is being held this year with the theme "Future of Alliances".

Held under the patronage of Qatar Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the forum brings together high-level officials, security experts, academics and representatives of international organizations from more than 100 countries.

The forum, organized by Qatar Academy of International Security Studies (QIASS) and Soufan Center, discusses changing global alliances, regional conflicts, defense cooperation, international security threats and the role of diplomacy in resolving crises.