Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security. He said Pakistan will go “to any extent” to defend the Kingdom against aggression.
In an interview with Arab News, the DG ISPR said Pakistan stands with Saudi Arabia both diplomatically and physically. He added that the country’s support also includes protecting the two holiest sites of Islam, Makkah and Madinah.
Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share a long-standing relationship. He linked the security cooperation to historic ties between the two nations, their leaderships, and armed forces.
The DG ISPR said Pakistan’s political and military leadership remains in regular communication with Saudi authorities. He highlighted that the relationship between both countries has continued through different regional developments.
Pakistan Reaffirms Saudi Defence Commitment
The statement comes at a time when Saudi Arabia has faced security challenges, including missile and drone attacks linked to the Iran-aligned Houthi movement. Saudi authorities have reported intercepting attacks targeting different areas of the Kingdom.
Some attacks have also affected Saudi cities and important energy infrastructure. The situation has increased discussions about regional security and defence cooperation.
The remarks also follow the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye in August. The agreement focuses on strengthening cooperation, collective deterrence, and defence capabilities.
However, details about the agreement’s operational procedures have not been publicly released. Officials have maintained that the pact is defensive in nature and does not represent offensive intentions.
Defence Agreement Focuses on Collective Security
Earlier, Pakistan’s Foreign Office stated that no specific military response was under discussion after recent attacks. However, officials said Pakistan would continue to fulfil its commitments under the agreement.
The DG ISPR previously explained that defence commitments under such agreements are not publicly discussed in detail. He said decisions would depend on the circumstances and would be taken collectively by the participating countries.
Lt Gen Chaudhry described the Makkah agreement as a step toward improving coordination among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye. He said the agreement aims to enhance collective defence rather than pursue regional ambitions.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have maintained close defence and diplomatic relations for decades. Both countries continue to cooperate in areas including security, training, and strategic matters.
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The latest statement highlights Pakistan’s position on its relationship with Saudi Arabia and its approach toward regional security cooperation.
