Kathmandu: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s full support for Saudi Arabia’s legitimate right to self-defense, reaffirming his country’s commitment to protecting the kingdom’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
According to Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office, Sharif made the remarks on Wednesday during a meeting in Islamabad with Nouman Mahmood, the first secretary-general of the Makkah Defense Alliance.
During the meeting, Sharif congratulated Mahmood on assuming his new responsibilities and described the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement as a historic milestone for regional peace, unity, and stability.
In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said Pakistan would firmly support the protection of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and security under the agreement. Sharif also emphasized that Pakistan’s commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security and territorial integrity remained unwavering.
Mahmood briefed the Pakistani prime minister on ongoing efforts to strengthen defense and strategic cooperation among member states under the agreement.
Meanwhile, reports have indicated continued hostilities involving Yemen’s Houthi group and the Saudi-led coalition in recent days. According to the information provided in the report, an attack on a terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10 left 12 people dead and 309 injured. The details of the reported incident have not been independently verified.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement in August. Under the agreement, an armed attack against any one of the three countries is to be considered an attack against all member states.
The agreement is expected to strengthen collective security arrangements and deepen defense cooperation among the three countries amid continuing regional security concerns
