Pakistan will act 'in accordance with' Makkah Defence Agreement, condemns Houthi attacks: FO
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Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson, Sajjad Haider Khan, stated on Thursday that the nation will adhere to the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement while condemning the recent Houthi attacks on civilian and economic sites in Saudi Arabia. The Houthi attacks targeted cities in southern Saudi Arabia, including Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran, resulting in the injury of 73 people, including women and children. The attacks also caused fires at energy facilities, halting operations temporarily.
Khan emphasized that the Makkah agreement is purely defensive in nature, aiming to ensure regional security through deterrence. Pakistan, along with Turkey and Saudi Arabia, holds regular meetings and consultations under the agreement and remains in continuous contact. The three countries plan to strengthen their organization and cooperation before considering the expansion of the agreement to other nations sharing similar positions and needs.
Pakistan has expressed its unwavering support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, security, and prosperity. The spokesperson reiterated that Pakistan condemns the Houthi attacks and reaffirms its support for the kingdom's well-being. The agreement, which currently includes Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, is not open to additional countries at this time.
Written by urgent.news from The Express Tribune - Pakistan's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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