The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Doha, with the agreement formalised at the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) General Assembly.

The partnership is expected to see both National Olympic Committees work on collaborative projects in sport.

This is expected to include exchange experiences for athletes, as well as sport events and training camps.

Development of sport medicine was also cited as another aim of the partnership, along with Olympic education and sports infrastructure.

NOCU said the agreement will also strengthen international relations and the development of the Olympic Movement.

NOCU President Sergey Bubka signed the MoU at the ANOC General Assembly.

He was joined by JOA counterpart Christopher Samuda.

The agreement with the JOA follows a similar partnership agreed by the NOCU and the Kuwait Olympic Committee.