Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has announced that the recently signed defense agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is open for participation by other Arab countries. He explained that the pact is defensive in nature, designed on the model of NATO, where an attack on one signatory will be considered an attack on both.
Asif confirmed that under this arrangement, automatic military support will be provided in the case of external aggression. He further stated that Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities are also included in the pact, giving it strong deterrence power against any hostile action.
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While highlighting the strategic value of the agreement, Khawaja Asif made sharp remarks against Afghanistan, labeling it as an “enemy state.” He accused Afghanistan of supporting cross-border terrorism, undermining Pakistan’s peace and security. His statement reflects rising tensions between the two neighbors, already strained by repeated border incidents.
The Defense Minister also criticized the United States for what he described as a lack of loyalty, saying that Washington abandoned Pakistan after years of cooperation in regional conflicts. He stressed that the new pact with Saudi Arabia reflects Pakistan’s sovereign right to build alliances with nations that respect its security concerns.
Analysts view the defense pact as a major step in strengthening regional security while deepening the Pakistan-Saudi strategic partnership. By keeping the agreement open for other Arab nations, the deal could pave the way for broader defense cooperation across the Middle East.
This development not only highlights Pakistan’s efforts to secure strong regional alliances, but also signals a shift in its defense strategy moving toward multilateral commitments with trusted partners.
