Defence committee meeting under Makkah pact to be held soon in Riyadh: Dar
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Friday that a meeting of the Strategic Political Defence Committee (SPDC), established under the Makkah Agreement among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, will be held soon in Riyadh to review the situation on the ground, particularly developments in Saudi Arabia. “The principals are almost ready, and under the Makkah Accord, the current…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar disclosed that a Strategic Political Defence Committee (SPDC) meeting convened under the Makkah Agreement will convene soon in Riyadh. The SPDC, comprising Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye, aims to assess the current situation, with a focus on Saudi Arabia. Dar emphasized that the meeting's outcome and subsequent actions would be communicated upon completion.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's recent activities at the UN General Assembly session were highlighted, showcasing his advocacy for Pakistan's positions on Palestine, Jammu and Kashmir, and US-Iran tensions. He underscored Pakistan's efforts to mediate between the US and Iran, marking the first such engagement between the two nations in nearly 47 years.
The SPDC meeting, set to review developments, particularly in Saudi Arabia, will determine the path ahead following Prime Minister Sharif's engagements at the UN General Assembly.
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