Pakistan-Saudi pact could form Muslim ‘superpower’, says PM’s aide
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PML-N senior leader and Adviser to the Prime Minister on Inter-Provincial Coordination, Rana Sanaullah, addresses a press conference. — Radio Pakistan/File
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Regarding political issues, Prime Minister’s Advisor Rana Sanaullah said relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have taken a historic step with the signing of the “Strategic Defense Agreement”, which he said has represented a long -term dream of the Muslim Alliance.
Addressing the Geo News program “Jerga”, Sanaullah said that the defense agreement identifies two major powers – Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities and Saudi Arabia’s economic Jhang.
He presented the agreement as a “good omen” for the Muslim world, emphasizing that it includes measures to promote defense production.
He added that any attack on Pakistan would be considered as Saudi Arabia and the opposite attack, which would identify the strategic depth of the agreement.
The Prime Minister’s assistant also emphasized that Pakistan has always maintained a defense position. “Our position has become clear: we do not start aggression”.
He noted Pakistan’s strong reaction to past disputes, saying, “If India attacks, we will respond.” Sanaullah stressed, “Pakistan’s position has always been defensive.
Sanaullah advised that the deal was unusual outside the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and indicated that even the United States would not mind.
He added, “This agreement reinforces Pakistan’s position as other countries see it moving towards defense assistance.”
He said that resolving Kashmir on broader issues has now become a necessity for India and he reiterated his advice to the leadership of the Pakistan Tehreek -e -Insaf (PTI) to sincerely apologize and resolve their internal affairs.
A day ago, Foreign Office spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan made it clear that the historical defense agreement signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is purely defensive in nature and is not intended for a third country.
At a weekly media briefing on Friday, Khan said the leadership of the two countries was committed to bringing bilateral relations to new heights.
Riyadh and Islamabad on September 17 signed a bilateral defense agreement, which, a week after Israeli strikes promoted diplomatic calculus in the region, reinforced decades -old security contributions.
“The agreement states that any aggression against any country will be considered aggression against both,” said a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
Pakistan’s decades-old alliance with Saudi Arabia-which is the place of the most passionate places of Islam, is in common faith, strategic interests and economic mutual dependence.
In his press briefing, the spokesman added that during the visit, official -level talks were held and a high -level delegation participated.
The spokesman said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia shared a unique relationship with the Brotherhood and cooperation, in which the Pakistani people have deep devotion to the land of two holy mosques.
He noted that in the 1960s, defense cooperation had been the basis for relations, and the two leaders had pledged to further strengthen relations.
He said that the two sides reviewed their historical and strategic relations and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.
According to him, the agreement reflects the commitment of both countries to promote defense cooperation and ensure joint security. He explained that under the agreement, aggression against a state would be considered aggression against both.
He emphasized that the Strategic Defense Agreement formally stated decades of strong partnerships that would play a significant role in regional peace, security and stability.
