Saudi defence minister reaffirms joint efforts to confront attacks under Makkah pact in meeting with CDF Munir
Both discuss 'sinful attacks' that targeted Makkah, civilian and economic facilities in the Kingdom
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman reaffirmed joint efforts to counter attacks targeting Makkah and civilian, economic facilities during a meeting with Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir. This discussion occurred following a crucial meeting in Riyadh involving military commanders from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA), the first exclusive high-level military coordination among the three nations since its signing last month.
Prince Khalid highlighted the importance of the meeting, stating that they commended the outcomes of the Chiefs of Staff meeting under the MJDA and discussed the sinful attacks targeting Makkah and the Kingdom's civilian and economic facilities. Senior officials, including Dr Musaad bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, and Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif, also attended the meeting.
In August, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a significant Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement, pledging to consider any aggression against one as an attack on both nations. The Makkah pact, formalized on August 7, solidified a longstanding strategic relationship among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, aimed at bolstering collective deterrence, enhancing military cooperation, and promoting regional stability.
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