Pakistan says pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye is ‘purely defensive’
Foreign minister Ishaq Dar says the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement is open to other countries willing to uphold its principles
The deal reflects a shared desire to strengthen strategic security cooperation, the minister says
August 09, 2026 12:15
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign minister said Sunday a new defense agreement his country signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye was not directed against any country and remained open to other nations in the region.
