Pakistan Calls for Implementing "Mecca Agreement" to Safeguard Saudi Security Amid Houthi Attacks
Khwaja Asif said Pakistan and Türkiye will stand with Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks rise and a drone is intercepted near Makkah.
- On Wednesday, Defence Minister Khwaja Asif said the Makkah Defence Alliance must be implemented following a Houthi drone attack intercepted near Makkah on Tuesday evening.
- The trilateral pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye mandates mutual defense if any country's territorial integrity is violated, with Asif stating there is "absolutely no ambiguity" about Pakistan's obligation.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Islamabad stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Saudi Arabia, while Asif described protecting Makkah and Madinah as an "eternal agreement" and religious duty regardless of formal pacts.
- Asif confirmed Pakistan conveyed Saudi Arabia's message to Iran regarding Houthi attacks and stated he does not believe Tehran will open another regional front despite ongoing tensions.
- Disruptions to maritime trade routes including the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab remain critical security concerns, with Asif stressing their stabilization is vital for regional economic health.
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Pakistan calls for implementing "Mecca Agreement" to safeguard Saudi security amid Houthi attacks
Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif affirmed that the time has come to implement the “Mecca Agreement,” amid escalating tensions and attacks launched by the Houthis toward the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During statements to the local Pakistani channel Geo News, Asif emphasized his country’s commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security and the protection of holy …
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‘Absolutely No Ambiguity’: Pakistan Reaffirms Saudi Defence Pact After Houthi Drone Intercept Near Mecca | 🌎 LatestLY
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, saying there is “absolutely no ambiguity” over the pact’s application as Houthi attacks intensify in the kingdom. 🌎 ‘Absolutely No Ambiguity’: Pakistan Reaffirms Saudi Defence Pact After Houthi Drone Intercept Near Mecca.
Pakistan has stated that if Mecca is attacked, there is no need for a treaty to defend it. Muslims are already committed to its defense. Previously, Pakistan had stated that the Mecca Pact would not apply to past conflicts.
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