Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday hailed the new joint defense agreement with Türkiye and Saudi Arabia as a historic step toward strengthening regional peace and security.
"Honoured to sign the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement alongside my dear brothers, HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and H.E. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan," Sharif said in a post on X.
He described Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan as "three brotherly nations, united by faith, friendship and a shared resolve for peace and security."
Sharif expressed hope that the agreement "will remain a shield of peace for generations to come" and contribute to the prosperity of the three countries as well as the wider Muslim world.
He also praised Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for his "untiring efforts and utmost dedication," which he said contributed significantly to the conclusion of the defense agreement.
