Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Saudi Arabia’s Security Under Mecca Defense Pact

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with retired Pakistani Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood, Secretary-General of the “Mecca Defense Pact,” in Islamabad on Wednesday. Sharif described the Mecca Defense Pact as a “historic turning point” for regional peace, unity, and stability. He reiterated Pakistan’s firm commitment to protecting the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security of Saudi Arabia under this alliance.

The Pakistani Prime Minister stated that his country stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Saudi Arabia and fully supports its legitimate right to self-defense. In response, Mahmood presented the Prime Minister with proposed strategies for strengthening cooperation within the framework of this agreement. Sharif, along with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, signed the “Mecca Joint Defense Pact” agreement on August 7.