Unyielding Alliance: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia's Strategic Defence Pact
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a strategic mutual defence agreement, ensuring any attack on either nation is viewed as aggression against both, following tensions in the Gulf. While the potential for other Arab countries to join remains open, the deal emphasizes joint regional defence rather than aggression.
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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have fortified their defense ties by signing a strategic mutual defense deal. The agreement stipulates that any attack on one nation will be considered an aggression on both, heightening security commitments amid regional turmoil. The pact marks a pivotal strengthening of military collaboration between the two countries.
The agreement was formalized during Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to Saudi Arabia, with both leaders emphasizing the non-aggressive nature of the treaty, similar to NATO. Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif confirmed the open-ended nature of the agreement, allowing future participation from other Arab nations.
The deal arrives in the backdrop of Israeli actions in Qatar and regional instability. Historical ties trace back to Pakistan's involvement in Saudi security post-1979; this new development symbolizes a renewed commitment to collective security and stability in the region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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