Pakistan’s foreign minister outlines seven key points on Mecca Defense Pact

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has outlined seven clarifications regarding the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, recently signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. He stated that the agreement is the result of years of discussions and coordination among the three countries.

Writing on his X account, Dar explained that the agreement is open to any country in the region willing to commit to its core principles, which include resolving disputes through mutual respect, cooperation, and peaceful means.

He added that the agreement reflects the deep fraternal ties between the leaderships and peoples of the three nations. It does not cancel or replace any existing bilateral or multilateral agreements, whether among these countries or with other states or organizations.

Defensive nature and regional scope

Dar noted that the agreement stipulates that any external armed attack on one of the three countries will be considered an attack on all. He emphasized that the pact is purely defensive and not directed against any country, with its sole aim being to strengthen ongoing peace efforts.

He further stated that the agreement aligns with the core tenets of Pakistan’s foreign policy, expressing his country’s aspiration to continue close cooperation with all brotherly nations in the region to achieve lasting peace and stability.