PM Shehbaz meets Makkah alliance general secretary, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to stand for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, defence and regional security while meeting Lieutenant General (Retd) Nauman Mahmood, the first Secretary-General of the Makkah Defence Alliance.

The summit reviewed measures to enhance the defence and strategic cooperation within the scope of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.

PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Lt Gen (Retd) Nauman Mahmood on taking up his new assignment.

The Prime Minister attended the conference and characterised the Makkah agreement as a historic milestone for promoting peace, unity and stability in the region.

“Pakistan was standing with Saudi Arabia for the protection of its sovereignty, defence and regional security under the defence agreement,” he said.

Shehbaz Sharif restated Pakistan’s full support to Saudi Arabia’s legitimate right of self-defence. He also highlighted that Pakistan’s commitment to preserving the Kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security remains unchanged.

Lieutenant General (Retd) Nauman Mahmood told the prime minister about his plan for enhancing defence and strategic cooperation within the framework of the agreement.