In Riyadh on Wednesday, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan formalized a Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, under which any attack on one is considered an aggression against both countries, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and visiting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the pact in a joint statement, highlighting its goal to strengthen national security and promote peace in the region and beyond.
The agreement sets the stage for deeper bilateral defense cooperation, aiming to bolster joint deterrence against any aggression.
They also exchanged views on regional and international developments, discussed issues of common interest, and explored efforts to achieve lasting security and stability.
For global citizens and policy watchers, this landmark pact signals a new chapter in Saudi-Pakistani relations, with implications for defense dynamics across the Middle East and South Asia.
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