Pakistan's Prime Minister: Pakistan fully supports Saudi Arabia's right to legitimate self-defense

date
14/10/2026
Title context: Text: Pakistan's Prime Minister's Office issued a statement on the 14th saying that Prime Minister Shehbaz, during a meeting with Nauman Mahmood, the first Secretary-General of the "Mecca Defense Alliance," in the capital Islamabad that day, said that Pakistan fully supports Saudi Arabia's legitimate right to self-defense. The statement said that Shehbaz congratulated Mahmood on assuming office and pointed out that the "Mecca Joint Defense Agreement" is a milestone for regional peace, unity, and stability. Under this agreement, Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with Saudi Arabia in defending its sovereignty, national defense, and regional security. Pakistan fully supports Saudi Arabia's legitimate right to self-defense. Shehbaz reiterated that Pakistan will remain steadfastly committed to safeguarding Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.