Pakistan–Saudi Arabia Relations: Giving a new dimension to their relationship, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement similar to that of NATO countries. Under this agreement, an attack on any one of the two countries will be considered an attack on both countries. Under the agreement, both the countries will fight together against the enemy country. This agreement has been called “Strategic Mutual Defence Deal”. The aim of this agreement, signed during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Riyadh, is to increase defence cooperation and strengthen regional and global peace.
The agreement was reached during Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s visit to Saudi Arabia. He arrived in Riyadh, where he was welcomed by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman at Al-Yamama Palace. According to Pakistani media reports, a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office said the agreement builds on the nearly eight-decade-old partnership between the two countries, strengthened by brotherhood, Islamic solidarity, and shared strategic interests.
The joint statement stated that this agreement not only aims to deepen bilateral security ties but also contributes to regional and global peace. It also clearly stated that aggression against either country will be considered aggression against both. The agreement emphasizes further strengthening defense cooperation, developing joint deterrence capabilities, and defending against any potential attack.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif arrived in Riyadh and was welcomed by Deputy Governor Muhammad bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz. He was accompanied by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Information Minister Attaullah Tardar, Environment Minister Musadik Malik, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi.