PM Shehbaz briefs President Zardari on Pak-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad on Friday and briefed him on a recently signed defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, according to a statement issued by the Presidency. For his part, President Zardari “expressed his best wishes for the effective implementation of the tripartite agreement with regard to defence cooperation, regional…
On Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad to discuss a newly signed defense agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, according to a statement from the Presidency. President Zardari expressed his support for the tripartite pact, emphasizing its potential to enhance defense cooperation, regional stability, and the security of the Muslim ummah.
The agreement, signed on August 7 in Makkah, aims to strengthen collective deterrence and allow signatory states to consider an attack on one party as an attack on all. The defense pact will establish political and military mechanisms for the nations involved, with the possibility of future expansion to include other regional countries, as stated by Turkiye's defense ministry.
Both leaders emphasized the pact's defensive nature and open invitation to other regional nations committed to its principles. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan indicated that Egypt may join the agreement in the near future, provided certain technical issues are resolved. The meeting also touched upon counter-terrorism efforts, with participants reiterating the commitment to combat terrorism and ensure the safety of the population.
Foreign and interior affairs were discussed during the session, alongside the ongoing discussions on the Makkah pact.
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