Pakistan Says It Will Honour Saudi Defence Pact
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) with Saudi Arabia and the Makkah Defence Alliance involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.
Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan made the statement during a press briefing on September 17, as tensions involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis continue to rise.
He said Pakistan remained committed to the agreements in intent and spirit, while stressing that details of any military response would remain confidential.
The agreement strengthens defence cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, building on years of military ties between the two countries.
The broader partnership covers areas including military training, capacity building, defence technology, research and the exchange of expertise. The trilateral framework with Türkiye is also intended to strengthen coordination among the three countries.
Pakistan has described the arrangement as defensive in nature, rather than an alliance aimed at a particular country.
Alongside reaffirming its defence commitments, Pakistan has called for diplomatic efforts to prevent the wider Middle East conflict from escalating.
The Foreign Office described the situation around the Bab al Mandeb as exceptionally serious and urged the Houthis to stop their activities. Islamabad said lasting stability should be pursued through dialogue and diplomacy rather than coercive measures.
The latest statement comes after renewed attacks involving Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, including Saudi claims that a drone had been heading towards Makkah.
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) with Saudi Arabia and the Makkah Defence Alliance involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) with Saudi Arabia and the Makkah Defence Alliance involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.
Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan made the statement during a press briefing on September 17, as tensions involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis continue to rise.
He said Pakistan remained committed to the agreements in intent and spirit, while stressing that details of any military response would remain confidential.
The agreement strengthens defence cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, building on years of military ties between the two countries.
The broader partnership covers areas including military training, capacity building, defence technology, research and the exchange of expertise. The trilateral framework with Türkiye is also intended to strengthen coordination among the three countries.
Pakistan has described the arrangement as defensive in nature, rather than an alliance aimed at a particular country.
Alongside reaffirming its defence commitments, Pakistan has called for diplomatic efforts to prevent the wider Middle East conflict from escalating.
The Foreign Office described the situation around the Bab al Mandeb as exceptionally serious and urged the Houthis to stop their activities. Islamabad said lasting stability should be pursued through dialogue and diplomacy rather than coercive measures.
The latest statement comes after renewed attacks involving Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, including Saudi claims that a drone had been heading towards Makkah.
