UNS- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood, the first Secretary-General of the Makkah Defence Alliance, have discussed strengthening Pakistan–Saudi Arabia defence cooperation, strategic coordination and regional security.
During the meeting in Islamabad, the prime minister congratulated Nauman Mahmood on assuming his new position and wished him success in carrying out his responsibilities.
Shehbaz Sharif described the Makkah Defence Agreement as an important step towards promoting peace, strengthening unity and advancing regional stability.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to its strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia, the prime minister underscored Islamabad’s support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, including its legitimate right to self-defence in accordance with international law.
The two sides reviewed prospects for expanding bilateral defence and strategic cooperation under the agreement, with particular emphasis on strengthening coordination mechanisms and advancing shared security objectives.
Nauman Mahmood briefed the prime minister on the proposed strategy for advancing defence cooperation under the agreement, including measures aimed at improving coordination and strengthening strategic engagement among the participating parties.
