Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia under Makkah pact

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PM meets Makkah Defence Alliance first Secy Gen Lt Gen (retd) Nauman Mahmood

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for Saudi Arabia’s legitimate right to self-defence, stressing that Islamabad stands alongside Riyadh in protecting its sovereignty, territorial integrity and regional security under the Makkah Defence Agreement.

The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with the alliance’s first secretary-general, retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood, who briefed him on plans to strengthen defence and strategic cooperation under the joint agreement.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, defence and regional security.

He emphasised that Pakistan fully supports the kingdom’s legitimate right to self-defence and reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to protecting Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security under the Makkah Defence Agreement.

The prime minister also extended his best wishes to Lt Gen (retd) Mahmood on assuming the office of the alliance’s first secretary-general.

Prime Minister Sharif described the Makkah agreement as a historic milestone for peace, unity and stability in the region. He underscored the importance of the joint defence framework in strengthening cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and supporting broader regional security objectives.

He reiterated that Pakistan would continue to uphold its commitment to the kingdom’s defence and security under the agreement.

During the meeting, Mahmood briefed the prime minister on the strategy to enhance defence and strategic cooperation within the framework of the Makkah Defence Agreement.

The briefing focused on advancing cooperation under the joint arrangement, which provides a framework for defence coordination between the participating sides.

Mahmood’s meeting with the prime minister followed his meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari a day earlier.

During his meeting with the alliance’s first secretary-general on the previous day, President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and defence cooperation.

The engagements by Pakistan’s top leadership highlight Islamabad’s stated commitment to strengthening strategic ties with Saudi Arabia and advancing cooperation under the Makkah Defence Agreement.

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