Saudi Envoy and Pakistan's CDF Express Satisfaction on Makkah Pact Progress
Saudi Arabia's new envoy to Pakistan and Pakistan's military chief praise advances under the Makkah defence pact.
In brief
Saudi Arabia's new envoy to Pakistan and Pakistan's military chief praise advances under the Makkah defence pact. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan report progress on the Makkah defence pact to strengthen regional security cooperation. Originally reported by Dawn.
New Saudi Envoy Meets Pakistan's Military Chief
Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy met with Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir on Monday.
Both Sides Express Satisfaction on Pact Progress
Both expressed satisfaction over progress made under the trilateral Makkah defence agreement and underscored strengthening defence collaboration.
Albugamy Assumed Diplomatic Responsibilities
Albugamy assumed diplomatic responsibilities in Islamabad last Thursday, reaffirming commitment to strategic and fraternal ties.
ISPR Statement on Meeting
ISPR stated the ambassador called on CDF Munir at GHQ in Rawalpindi to discuss mutual interests and regional security dynamics.
CDF Munir Congratulates Ambassador
CDF Munir congratulated Albugamy on his appointment and expressed confidence in strengthening Islamabad-Riyadh ties.
Albugamy Met with Pakistani Leaders
Albugamy met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar last week to discuss bilateral cooperation.
PM Shehbaz Reaffirms Support for Saudi Arabia
PM Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan's support for Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty amid Houthi attacks.
DPM Dar Highlights Strategic Ties
DPM Dar underscored longstanding fraternal and strategic ties between Islamabad and Riyadh for mutual prosperity.
Makkah Defence Pact Details
Islamabad and Riyadh signed two defence pacts: the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement and Makkah Joint Defence Alliance with Turkiye.
Emergency Meeting on Military Deployment
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye convened an emergency meeting to deploy military forces rapidly in Saudi Arabia.
Houthi Attacks Context
The development occurred amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, which the pact aims to counter through collective deterrence.
Makkah Pact Signed on Aug 7
The Makkah defence pact was signed on August 7 to strengthen collective deterrence and treat attacks as joint threats.
Military Support for Saudi Arabia
Pakistan's military stated it will provide whatever support needed to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi rebels.
What it means
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan report progress on the Makkah defence pact to strengthen regional security cooperation.
