ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unconditional commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The statement came amid ongoing attacks against the Kingdom by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, with drones and missiles targeting energy, aviation and civilian infrastructure in the Kingdom.
In an interview with an Arab newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat, the military spokesperson said Pakistan strongly condemns attacks targeting airports and civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.
DG ISPR said the security of Saudi Arabia, particularly the protection of Makkah and Madinah and the two holy mosques, remains Pakistan’s foremost priority.
“The security of Saudi Arabia and the Two Holy Mosques is a top, non-negotiable priority,” Chaudhry was quoted as saying.
“Islamabad will continue to provide any required support for defensive purposes, whether in terms of military personnel, military capabilities, training, or logistical assistance.”
Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said the Makkah Defence Alliance was entering the practical implementation phase of its agreed joint responsibilities.
He added that the defence arrangement would include deploying the agreed number of troops and military capabilities to Saudi Arabia.
The DG ISPR said military preparedness would be enhanced under the joint defence alliance, while military integration and cooperation among participating countries would also be further strengthened.
He further stated that the agreement would facilitate intelligence sharing among allied countries.
However, he clarified that cooperation under the Makkah Defence Alliance would be limited exclusively to defensive operations.
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