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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a mutual defense agreement stipulating that an attack on either country will be considered aggression against both. This was announced by Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's office following his visit to Riyadh.
The document, dubbed the "Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement," was signed during talks between Sharif and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Al-Yamamah Palace. According to the Pakistani Foreign Ministry, the agreement strengthens the two countries' nearly eighty-year partnership, "based on bonds of brotherhood, Islamic solidarity, and shared strategic interests."
"Any aggression against one country will be considered aggression against both," the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The document emphasizes that the agreement aims to strengthen defense cooperation and increase the effectiveness of deterrence against potential threats.
During the meeting, the Pakistani Prime Minister conveyed greetings to King Salman bin Abdulaziz, discussed the historical ties between the two countries, and expressed gratitude for the hospitality. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reciprocated by wishing prosperity to the Pakistani people.
Pakistan possesses a nuclear arsenal, making the agreement particularly significant for regional security. According to open sources, the country is the seventh-largest nuclear power in the world, possessing approximately 170 warheads as of 2025.
Observers believe the signing of the document demonstrates Riyadh and Islamabad's intention to deepen strategic cooperation and strengthen their joint positions in the security sphere in the Middle East and South Asia.
