ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, defence and regional security during a meeting with Lieutenant General (Retd) Nauman Mahmood, the first Secretary-General of the Makkah Defence Alliance.
The meeting focused on ways to strengthen defence and strategic cooperation under the framework of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
PM Shehbaz Sharif extended his best wishes to Lt Gen (Retd) Nauman Mahmood on assuming his new position.
During the meeting, the prime minister described the Makkah agreement as a historic milestone for promoting peace, unity and stability in the region.
He emphasized that Pakistan stands alongside Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, defence and regional security under the defence agreement.
Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s full support for Saudi Arabia’s legitimate right to defend itself. He also underscored that Pakistan’s commitment to protecting the Kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security remains unwavering.
Lieutenant General (Retd) Nauman Mahmood briefed the prime minister on his strategy for further advancing defence and strategic cooperation within the agreement’s framework.