RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a joint strategic defense agreement in Riyadh on Wednesday, Saudi Press Agency reported.
The agreement comes within the framework of the two countries’ efforts to enhance their security and achieve security and peace in the region and the world.
It aims to develop aspects of defense cooperation between the two countries and enhance joint deterrence against any aggression. This agreement stipulates that any aggression against either country is an aggression against both, SPA said.
The prime minister arrived in Riyadh earlier on Wednesday for a state visit, accompanied by a high-level delegation.
An official reception was held in honor of the prime minister and the two leaders held a session of talks. Sharif asked that his greetings and best wishes be conveyed to King Salman.
