NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Pakistan will stand by Saudi Arabia in the event of any aggression against the Kingdom.
Speaking to reporters in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session, Defence Minister Asif said Pakistan was continuing its efforts to promote peace in the Middle East, adding that Qatar was also playing a role in the process.
Asif emphasised that Pakistan’s image has improved significantly in the world as a result of its mediation.
Defense Minister @KhawajaMAsif says #Pakistan will stand by #SaudiArabia if there is any aggression against it#News #RadioPakistanhttps://t.co/EXv6IMKtdE pic.twitter.com/6BBOfeZEP1
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) September 26, 2026
PM Sharif says Holy Sites a ‘Red Line’ for Pakistan
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday told the UN General Assembly that the holy sites in Saudi Arabia were a “red line” for Pakistan, condemning the Houthi militia attacks and stressing Islamabad’s unwavering support for the Kingdom.
PM Sharif condemned, “in the strongest possible terms”, the recent attacks by the Houthis against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, calling them “deplorable”. He expressed Pakistan’s complete solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
“Pakistan stands with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” Prime Minister Sharif said while addressing the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Prime Minister Sharif said the attempted drone attack by the Houthi militia on the holy city of Makkah had “outraged Muslims across the globe”, stressing that any threat to the safety and sanctity of the Haramain Sharifain was a “red line that must never be crossed”.
“No Muslim can even dare to think of committing such a heinous crime. Pakistan stands in complete solidarity with the brotherly people of Saudi Arabia, as we always have throughout our history,” PM Sharif said.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemns recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying the attempted drone attack on Makkah Mukarramah has outraged Muslims worldwide. Addressing the UN General Assembly in New York, he says threats to the safety and sanctity of holy sites… pic.twitter.com/2p2v2UY4LP
— Pakistan TV (@PakTVGlobal) September 25, 2026
Prime Minister Sharif also highlighted the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed by Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia as a reflection of Pakistan’s commitment to peace.
“This alliance is not directed against any country; it is a collective commitment for defence, stability and peace in the region, and nothing more,” PM Sharif stressed.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the historic Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye Joint Defence Agreement reflects Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to peace. Addressing the UN General Assembly in New York, he stresses that the alliance is not directed against any country and is a… pic.twitter.com/NDEmslIWQK
— Pakistan TV (@PakTVGlobal) September 25, 2026
Meeting of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye Military Chiefs in Riyadh
Defence chiefs and chiefs of general staff from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to collective defence and agreed to deepen military cooperation under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
The meeting was held in Riyadh on Friday as the three countries of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement — the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of Türkiye reviewed the security situation facing Saudi Arabia and discussed measures to strengthen coordination among their armed forces.
The military leaders strongly condemned attacks targeting the holy city of Makkah as well as civilian and economic infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.
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They praised the Saudi Armed Forces for what they described as their vigilance and professionalism in protecting the Kingdom and its people.
The meeting comes as the three countries move to translate the commitments of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed in August, into practical military cooperation. The agreement provides for stronger collective security and stipulates that an armed attack against any of the three signatories would be regarded as an attack against all.
The defence chiefs discussed expanding intelligence sharing, military coordination and the integration of defence capabilities to strengthen deterrence and collective defence.
They also highlighted the longstanding relations and mutual trust between the three countries and their armed forces, saying the Riyadh meeting demonstrated the strength of their defence partnership.
The participants reaffirmed their determination to defend Saudi Arabia’s security, sovereignty and territorial integrity and to begin implementing the agreement’s commitments through effective military cooperation.
The meeting followed discussions among the foreign ministers of the three countries in New York, where they also condemned attacks targeting Makkah and Saudi civilian and economic facilities.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in Makkah on August 7, committing to strengthen collective security, defence cooperation and regional stability.
