The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FO) said Friday that the strategic mutual defenses signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed earlier this week will not be used to threaten any other country.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enter As a landmark common defense agreement, under which any aggression against a country will be considered an attack on both. The agreement was held by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman at the Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday statement In an interview, the protocol was defensive in nature.
At today’s weekly press conference, FO spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan called the agreement “an important milestone in promoting peace and security in the region and the world”, noting that the 1960s were synchronized, an important pillar in a key area between Islamabad and Riad.
“Strategic mutual defense has formalized this historic and powerful defense partnership,” the spokesperson said. “It is defensive in nature and does not target any third country. It will contribute to regional peace, security and stability.”
Khan added that Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received a call from Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Thursday night congratulating him on the landmark agreement.
“The Strategic Defense Agreement is a milestone in promoting partnerships and trust,” the spokesperson said. “The Foreign Ministers discussed regional and global issues and emphasized the importance of peace, stability and economic development.”
According to a spokesman, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy a “long and outstanding history of brotherhood and cooperation.”
“Pakistan Sudya Arab bilateral relations are unique, lasting and multifaceted,” Khan outlined. “The shared vision of the leaders of both countries is taking it to new heights.
“This relationship lives in the hearts of people in both countries.