Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Sign Historic Defense Agreement. Under the deal, an attack on any one country will be considered an attack on both. The agreement was signed in the presence of Shehbaz Sharif and Mohammed bin Salman.
Defense Agreement: Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan have signed a major defense deal to further strengthen their mutual security. This agreement will deepen the security partnership that has existed between the two countries for decades. Pakistani state television confirmed this on Wednesday and stated that this step will further enhance their role in regional security and global peace.
Objective of the Agreement
This defense agreement is not merely a paper formality but aims to ensure the security of both nations and to stand united against any external threat. The agreement clearly states that an attack against either country will be considered an attack on both Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. In essence, this deal gives a new direction to mutual defense cooperation.
Statement from the Pakistani Prime Minister's Office
The Prime Minister's Office of Pakistan issued a statement regarding this agreement. The statement said that this defense agreement will further deepen bilateral security relations. Both countries have agreed to stand by each other and undertake joint resistance in case of any kind of aggression.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's Visit
This historic agreement was reached during the state visit of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Riyadh. During his visit, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman welcomed him at Al-Yamamah Palace. It was here that the "Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement" was signed.
Signing Ceremony and Joint Statement
A joint statement was issued after the signing of the agreement. It stated that by advancing a partnership that has spanned nearly eight decades, both countries have elevated their strategic defense cooperation to new heights. This partnership is based on brotherhood, Islamic solidarity, and shared strategic interests.
This agreement is not limited to the security of just two countries but is also considered significant for regional stability and global peace. It sends a message that Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will jointly confront any threat that arises in the Middle East and South Asia.
New Dimension of Defense Cooperation
Both countries have decided to further develop defense cooperation through this agreement. This will include—
- Military Training
- Intelligence Sharing
- Defense Technology and Arms Cooperation
- Joint action against any aggression
Relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are not new. The two countries have enjoyed b ties for nearly eight decades. Pakistan has often received support from Saudi Arabia in economic, political, and religious matters. In return, Pakistan's military strength has always been a reliable partner for Saudi Arabia.
