WEBDESK: Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are committed to strengthening bilateral ties and taking them to new heights.
At the weekly media briefing, he clarified that the recently signed defence agreement between the two countries is not directed against any third nation.
He said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Saudi Arabia on 17 September, where he received a warm welcome. During the visit, both leaderships held official talks attended by high-level delegations.
Khan added that relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are based on brotherhood and cooperation, while the people of Pakistan have deep spiritual ties with the land of the Two Holy Mosques.
He noted that defence cooperation has been a cornerstone of bilateral relations since the 1960s. The new agreement gives a legal framework to this strong partnership. Under the pact, an attack on one country will be considered an attack on both. He stressed that it is purely defensive in nature and not aimed at any other state.
The spokesperson said the agreement would play an important role in promoting peace, security and stability in the region.
Khan also briefed on the emergency Islamic summit in Doha, Qatar, attended by representatives of over 50 Muslim countries. The summit focused on Israeli aggression and issued a joint declaration declaring the attacks illegal and reaffirming solidarity with the Palestinian people.
He said Pakistan’s Foreign Minister condemned Israeli actions during the meeting and appreciated mediation efforts. He added that Pakistan also raised the matter at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The joint declaration demanded Israel be held accountable for violating international law.
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