"Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan have signed a formal mutual defense pact, state media from both countries said, in a move that significantly strengthens a decades-long security partnership. This agreement, which reflects the shared commitment of both nations to enhance their security and to achieving security and peace in the region and the world, aims to develop aspects of defense cooperation between the two countries and strengthen joint deterrence against any aggression."
"The defence pact was based on the historic partnership between the two countries, the statement said, and shared strategic interests and close defence cooperation. During their meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discussed ways to enhance the strategic partnership between the two brotherly countries across various fields, SPA said."
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a formal mutual defense pact that declares any aggression against one shall be considered aggression against both. The agreement aims to develop defense cooperation and strengthen joint deterrence against aggression. The pact builds on a decades-long historic partnership, shared strategic interests, and close defense cooperation. Leaders met in Riyadh, where Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discussed enhancing the strategic partnership across various fields and exchanged views on regional and international developments and common security issues. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is on a state visit to Saudi Arabia. The pact significantly deepens bilateral security ties and signals a coordinated deterrence posture in the region.
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