Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the recently signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement serves defensive purposes.
He made the remarks while addressing the federal cabinet on Monday. The prime minister stressed that the agreement does not aim to promote aggression.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye signed the agreement in Makkah on August 7. The pact aims to strengthen collective deterrence among the three countries.
Under the agreement, an attack against one signatory will be treated as an attack against all. The arrangement seeks to strengthen collective security and defence cooperation.
Shehbaz Stresses Pact Promotes Regional Peace
Prime Minister Shehbaz said the agreement aims to promote peace, progress, and prosperity across the region.
He emphasized that the pact focuses entirely on defence, peace, and regional stability. According to him, the agreement seeks to prevent aggression rather than encourage conflict.
The prime minister also described the agreement as a source of strength for the three countries. He said it could also benefit the wider Muslim Ummah.
PM Appreciates Leaders Behind Defence Agreement
During the cabinet meeting, Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. He also praised Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir for their role.
The prime minister recalled signing the pact alongside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also signed the agreement during the Makkah ceremony.
Shehbaz said efforts to establish the joint defence pact had continued for many years. He added that these efforts finally materialized during Friday’s signing ceremony.
Meanwhile, the agreement marks a significant development in defence cooperation between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye. The three countries aim to strengthen their collective deterrence while supporting regional stability.
The prime minister reiterated that the pact would contribute to peace and progress. He also stressed that its objectives remain defensive rather than aggressive.
