# Saudi Envoy and Pakistan's CDF Express Satisfaction on Makkah Defence Pact Progress

> Saudi Arabia's new envoy to Pakistan meets military chief, praising progress under trilateral defence pact.
- Title: Saudi Envoy and Pakistan's CDF Express Satisfaction on Makkah…
- Summary: Saudi Arabia's new envoy to Pakistan meets military chief, praising progress under trilateral defence pact. Saudi Arabia's new ambassador to Pakistan and…
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- Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2038308/cdf-munir-new-saudi-envoy-express-satisfaction-at-progress-made-under-makkah-defence-pact-ispr
- Author: News Desk
- Published: 2026-10-19T14:16:26+00:00
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- Topics: cdf munir, saudi arabia, makkah defence pact, ispr, pakistan, field marshal asim munir, trilateral defence agreement, turkiye, news, politics
## Saudi Envoy Arrives in Islamabad
Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy assumed diplomatic responsibilities in Islamabad last Thursday.
## New Envoy Meets Pakistan's Military Chief
Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy met with Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Monday.
## Satisfaction Expressed on Makkah Pact Progress
Both sides expressed satisfaction over progress made under the trilateral Makkah defence agreement.
## Makkah Defence Pact Details
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed on August 7 aims to strengthen collective deterrence among signatory states.
## Recent Emergency Meeting
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye convened an emergency meeting under the Makkah alliance this month to deploy military forces rapidly.
## Houthi Attacks Context
The meeting occurred amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, raising regional security concerns.
## PM Shehbaz Reaffirms Support
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed pakistan's support for saudi arabia's sovereignty amid houthi attacks.
## DPM Dar's Reaffirmation
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar underscored fraternal ties with saudi arabia during meetings with the new envoy.
## Strategic Ties Emphasized
Both leaders emphasized shared faith, mutual trust and strategic partnership between pakistan and saudi arabia.
## Military Support Commitment
Pakistan's military stated it will provide whatever support is needed to defend saudi arabia against houthi rebels.
## Two Defence Pacts Signed
Islamabad and Riyadh signed two defence pacts: the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement and Makkah Joint Defence Alliance including turkiye.
## What Happens Next
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will continue strengthening strategic coordination under the Makkah defence pact framework.
## Key takeaway

Saudi Arabia's new ambassador to Pakistan and Pakistan's chief of defence forces express satisfaction over advancements in the Makkah defence agreement.