Agreement commits both nations to joint defense and enhanced military cooperation, marking a new stage in decades-long partnership.
17 Sept 2025
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defense agreement on Wednesday, deepening their long-standing security partnership, according to Pakistan’s state broadcaster.
The pact commits both nations to joint defense and cooperation in the face of external threats. A statement from Pakistan’s prime minister’s office said any attack on one country would be considered an attack on both, emphasizing shared efforts to strengthen regional stability and deterrence.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Riyadh for the signing, underscoring decades of military and strategic ties between the two states.
