Kuwaiti foreign minister congratulates DPM Dar on Makkah defence pact
The two counterparts also exchange views on the regional situation, including Occupied East Jerusalem
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah extended congratulations to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, a pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye. The agreement, ratified on Friday, outlines a framework for collective security and defence cooperation, stipulating that an armed attack on any one of the three nations will be considered an attack on all.
This agreement followed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed in September 2025, which already committed both nations to mutual defence. The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was the culmination of nearly a year of negotiations, driven by heightened instability in the Middle East and concerns over security threats to the participating nations.
During the congratulatory call, both ministers discussed regional issues, including Occupied East Jerusalem, and expressed their intention to maintain close engagement and cooperation, particularly in bilateral areas and investment opportunities.
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