21st October, 2026
Doha, Qatar
The United Republic of Tanzania and the State of Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and intelligence cooperation following a bilateral meeting held on 21st October 2026 in Doha. The meeting brought together Major General Fabian Gaspar Machemba, Chief of Defence Intelligence of the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF), and Brigadier General Khalid Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Head of Qatar’s Intelligence and Security Authority.
The two sides discussed opportunities to enhance intelligence sharing, military training, professional exchanges and joint exercises, while addressing common regional security challenges, including terrorism and instability in East Africa and the Middle East. They also emphasised the need to expedite the finalisation of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Cooperation to provide a framework for implementing agreed initiatives.
The meeting underscored the shared commitment of Tanzania and Qatar to strengthening defence institutions, enhancing security capabilities and promoting regional peace and stability through sustained bilateral cooperation.