Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Sign Mutual Defence Pact

Reuters

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement, significantly elevating their long-standing security and military cooperation.

The pact, formalised at the Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, was signed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the presence of senior officials from both countries.

Under the agreement, any act of aggression against either nation will be regarded as an act of aggression against both. Officials said the deal seeks to institutionalise decades of close defence ties and create a stronger framework for joint deterrence and cooperation.

The agreement includes expanded collaboration in military training, intelligence sharing, and defence technology. While the pact does not explicitly address Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, leaders described it as “comprehensive” and adaptable to the scale of threats facing either country.

Analysts note the pact comes amid heightened regional tensions and shifting security dynamics in the Middle East, underlining both countries’ efforts to reinforce strategic alliances and safeguard their interests.

The Saudi-Pakistan partnership has historically been close, but observers view this agreement as a turning point, transforming long-standing cooperation into a binding strategic commitment.


Sources: AP, Reuters, Arab News, and Al-Jazeera



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