Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ink defence pact to counter aggression jointly

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Riyadh: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday signed a strategic bilateral defense agreement, promising to strengthen military cooperation and confirmed that any act of aggression against anyone would be considered an attack on both.

The agreement was signed during Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s official visit to Riyadh, where he was welcomed by the Prince Prince and Prime Minister Muhammad bin Salman at Al Yamama Palace.

The joint statement said, “The two sides signed a strategic bilateral defense agreement on the basis of the formation of an extension of almost eight decades, and on the basis of the Brotherhood, Islamic solidarity and joint strategic interests.”

The agreement reflects a joint commitment to enhance bilateral security relations and contribute to regional and global peace, the statement said. Its purpose is to further promote defense cooperation and strengthen the joint barrier against any aggression. Significantly, the agreement states that any aggression against a country will be considered aggression against both.

The agreement has signed a few days after Israel launched a strike towards Qatar, targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, which led to the anger between Muslim countries and world leaders.

Experts have described the agreement as a “historical and unprecedented development”, which has raised bilateral relations in formal security. He noted that while Pakistan had previously joined various defense agreements, the agreement stands for a boundary, which offers any aggression against any country as an attack on both.

He said that the move not only reinforces Pakistan -Saudi relations but also has a great importance to South Asia and the Islamic world, and Pakistan has been declared the most capable Muslim force to protect regional stability.

Analysts have linked the time of the deal with recent regional turmoil, raising concerns about Israeli strikes, Doha Summit, and sovereignty and unilateral aggression. He said the deal had declared Saudi Arabia’s trust in Pakistan the most trusted partner in a moment of threats.

Prime Minister Shahbaz expressed his sincere thanks and praise for the warm welcome and generosity with the Saudi Prince Prince and for his delegation.

He also expressed his best wishes for the ongoing welfare of the ongoing progress and prosperity for the people of King Salman bin Abdul Aziz al -Sa’ud, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz al -Sa’ud, the king of two sacred mosques and the brother of the Kingdom.

The Saudi king also extended his enthusiastic desires for the welfare and prosperity of Prime Minister Shahbaz and the people of Pakistan’s brotherhood.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb were also among the participants.

Premier Saudi Arabia arrived in Riyadh on a state visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of the Prince.

When the Prime Minister’s special planes entered the Saudi airspace, the Royal Saudi Air Force’s F -15 jets were warmly taken as a welcome sign.

Later, when the plane landed at King Khalid Airport, Riyadh, the 21 gun salute reached its peak in the background of his arrival, which saluted the Saudi Armed Forces’ intelligence troops.

The Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by the deputy governor of Riaz Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Aziz, while Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed al -Maliki, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador Sabia Ahmed Farooq and senior diplomatic officials were present.

Pakistan’s green flags were fluttering all over the city with the Prime Minister’s motorcycle.

Earlier, when Saudi Jets took the Prime Minister’s plane, he spoke on a special flight to thank Crown Prince and Shah Salman for the aerial reception.