Bilawal hails Makkah defence pact as historic milestone

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has welcomed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has welcomed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, describing it as a historic development that will further strengthen Pakistan’s defence capabilities.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Bilawal said the agreement marked an important moment in Pakistan’s history and carried significance beyond the defence cooperation of the three participating countries.

He said the pact would contribute to a stable and secure future for Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye while also supporting broader efforts for peace and stability in the region and around the world.

Bilawal praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for their role in facilitating the agreement.

He described their contribution to the agreement as commendable and said the pact represented an important step toward strengthening collective security and defence cooperation among the three countries.

The agreement was signed in Makkah by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, amid heightened regional tensions and growing concerns over security and stability in the Middle East.

The three countries have described the agreement as a defensive arrangement aimed at enhancing cooperation and deterrence, with an attack against one member to be treated as an attack against all.

Bilawal’s remarks underline the PPP’s support for the agreement and its potential role in strengthening Pakistan’s strategic and defence partnerships while promoting regional stability.