Pakistan Stands Shoulder to Shoulder with Saudi Arabia in Defence and Security, PM Shehbaz Sharif Declares

*ISLAMABAD, October 14:* Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to protecting Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security, declaring that Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with the Kingdom in defence of its sovereignty and regional security.

Describing the Makkah Peace Agreement as a historic milestone for peace, unity and stability in the region, the prime minister reiterated Pakistan’s full support for Saudi Arabia’s legitimate right to self-defence.

According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office Media Wing, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Lieutenant General (Retd.) Nauman Mahmood, the first Secretary-General of the Makkah Defence Alliance, in Islamabad on Wednesday.

The prime minister congratulated Lieutenant General (Retd.) Nauman Mahmood on assuming his new responsibilities and expressed his best wishes for his tenure.

During the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif emphasised that Pakistan would stand alongside Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, defence and regional security under the framework of the Makkah Defence Agreement.

He reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to the Kingdom’s security and territorial integrity, stressing that Islamabad fully supports Saudi Arabia’s legitimate right to defend itself.

The prime minister also underscored the significance of the Makkah Peace Agreement, describing it as a landmark initiative aimed at promoting regional peace, unity and stability. He noted that defence cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia reflects the close fraternal ties and mutual trust between the two countries.

Lieutenant General (Retd.) Nauman Mahmood briefed the prime minister on the strategy for strengthening defence and strategic cooperation under the framework of the Makkah Defence Agreement.

The meeting highlighted Pakistan’s continued emphasis on its strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia and its commitment to advancing defence cooperation aimed at protecting the Kingdom’s sovereignty and promoting regional stability.