Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign security MoU to boost strategic cooperation

The agreement was signed in Riyadh by Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif and Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi

RIYADH: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have strengthened their long-standing strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in the security sector.

The agreement was signed in Riyadh by Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi during the latter’s official visit to the Kingdom.

The MoU reflects the commitment of both countries to enhance coordination on security matters and deepen collaboration in response to evolving regional and global security challenges.

Following the signing ceremony, Prince Abdulaziz said the agreement reaffirmed the shared determination of both nations to strengthen security cooperation. He described the accord as another milestone in the historic and strategic relationship between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, highlighting the deep-rooted ties that have long united the two countries.

The agreement is expected to institutionalize cooperation across several key areas of security, further reinforcing a partnership built on decades of political, defence and strategic collaboration.

During his visit, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also toured the Unified Security Operations Center (911) in Riyadh, where he received a detailed briefing on Saudi Arabia’s modern emergency response system, surveillance technologies and integrated security management framework.

The latest development reflects the growing momentum in Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations, with both countries continuing to expand cooperation in security, regional stability and other areas of mutual interest.