Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi and Turkey is ‘purely defensive’ and open to others
Middle East4 sources4 countries28m ago
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, stated on Sunday that the newly signed Makkah Joint Defense Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey is purely defensive in nature.
Speaking in Islamabad, Dar emphasized that the landmark tripartite pact is not directed against any individual nation and remains open for other regional countries to join. The clarification comes amid growing international attention regarding the purpose and strategic scope of the alliance.
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WTOP News - Washington DC (Washington DC, US) (US)Highlights the pact's regional inclusivity and openness to other nations.
Express Tribune (Karachi, Pakistan) (PK)Focuses on domestic official clarification amid growing scrutiny over scope.
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