Zardari reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace under Makkah Defense Agreement

President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and defense cooperation under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement between Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia.

The president expressed these views during a meeting with Lt. Gen. (retd.) Noman Mahmood, the first secretary-general of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, at the President’s House.

President Zardari expressed confidence that the agreement, signed on August 7 this year, would strengthen regional peace and stability through defense cooperation in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law.

He said Pakistan remained committed to the peaceful resolution of conflicts and the promotion of regional and multilateral cooperation.

The president also called for strengthening cooperation among regional partners to address emerging challenges.