Pakistan Stands with Saudi Arabia to Safeguard Its Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity: PM
Shehbaz Sharif pledged full support and cited defence pacts as Houthi attacks killed 17 people and wounded 333 in Saudi Arabia, officials said.
- On Friday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met newly appointed Saudi Ambassador Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy in Islamabad, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to stand "shoulder to shoulder" with Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its security and territorial integrity.
- Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye agreed to immediately implement collective defence commitments under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, directing rapid deployment of military forces to enhance "readiness, military integration, and the collective capacity to confront and counter threats."
- Escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure prompted the defence measures; the coalition reported 20 strikes on King Khalid International Airport this month, killing 17 people and wounding 333 others.
- Defence Minister Asif stressed that protecting Saudi Arabia falls under divine duty, stating "we are bound by an eternal agreement; that is, we will protect the House of God and Madinah" if attacked.
- Shehbaz noted that the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement and the Makkah Joint Defence Alliance marked "historic milestones" reflecting a "shared commitment to regional peace and security" while deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
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Pakistan stands with Saudi Arabia to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed that Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity. He was talking to newly arrived Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy, who called on him in Islamabad. The prime minister strongly condemned the recent escalation in Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia which resulted in the los…
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