Makkah Defence Agreement a historic milestone for regional peace, stability: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, was a historic milestone for peace, unity, and stability in the region.

The prime minister said this in a meeting with Lieutenant General (retd) Nauman Mahmood, the first Secretary General to the General Secretariat of the alliance, pursuant to the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, who called on him here.

He expressed his best wishes for Lt. General (retd) Nauman Mahmood on assuming his position.

The prime minister emphasised that under the Agreement, Pakistan stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Saudi Arabia for its sovereignty, defence, and regional security, and fully supported Saudi Arabia’s legitimate right to self-defence.

He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to protecting the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security of the Kingdom.

The Secretary General of the Makkah Defence Alliance briefed the Prime Minister on the strategy to promote defence and strategic cooperation under the framework of the Agreement.