Makkah mutual defence pact is not a sudden allianc...

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• The Makkah Mutual Defence Agreement is not a suddenly formed alliance but reflects Pakistan’s longstanding defence cooperation with Saudi Arabia, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) said in an interview with US broadcaster CNN.
• Pakistan seeks peaceful resolution of US-Iran conflict Speaking about efforts to end the US-Iran conflict, the DG ISPR said Pakistan had continued to play a role in promoting dialogue and reducing tensions between the two sides.
• The DG ISPR said Pakistan remained committed to diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving disputes peacefully.

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The Makkah Mutual Defence Agreement is not a suddenly formed alliance but reflects Pakistan’s longstanding defence cooperation with Saudi Arabia, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) said in an interview with US broadcaster CNN.

The military spokesperson said Pakistani armed forces had been present in Saudi Arabia for decades, serving in different capacities and contributing their expertise across various fields. He said the agreement should be viewed in the context of the longstanding defence relationship between the two countries.

Discussing the practical implementation of the Makkah Mutual Defence Agreement, the DG ISPR clarified that its implementation and all resulting measures would be strictly defensive in nature.