Under the new defense pact, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will work together to counter any aggression.

The “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement” (SMDA), which was signed by Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Wednesday, aims to strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries and guarantee collective defense against external threats.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman formally signed the deal, which marked a major development in the long-standing and close-knit relationship between the two countries.

The pact intends to strengthen mutual defense capabilities and emphasizes a shared commitment to regional and global peace and security, according to the joint communiqué.

One of the agreement’s most important provisions is that any attack on one nation will be interpreted as an attack on both, indicating a common defense posture against outside threats.

The joint statement emphasised how the defence agreement underscores Saudi Arabia and Pakistan’s close military cooperation and shared strategic interests, building on their eight-decade strategic friendship.

PM Shehbaz Sharif is escorted by an F-15 fighter jet as he arrives in Saudi Arabia.

Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had earlier met and talked about bilateral ties and other important issues.

The prime minister showed up for the meeting in the Royal Court in Qasr Yamama. He was greeted with Saudi royal courtesy upon his arrival, which included a formal escort by mounted guards.

The PM was personally met by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Royal Court, and the Saudi Armed Forces provided a guard of honor.