Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Seal Landmark Defence Pact with Nuclear Support Clause
In a historic move, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement in Riyadh, declaring that any attack on one nation will be treated as an attack on both. Reports indicate that the pact legally allows Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal to be used in the defence of Saudi Arabia if deemed necessary, highlighting the seriousness of this alliance.
The agreement was formalized during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s state visit to Saudi Arabia and comes shortly after a summit in Doha attended by 40 Islamic nations. During the summit, leaders advocated for a NATO-style collective security alliance following Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar last week. Pakistan remains the only nuclear-armed Islamic country, adding weight to the pact.
The signing ceremony took place at Al-Yamamah Palace on Wednesday. According to a statement from the Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office, “any aggression against either country shall be considered an act of aggression against both.” The pact is expected to strengthen bilateral security ties and act as a deterrent against external threats.
The joint statement released after the ceremony highlighted the long-standing partnership between the two countries, rooted in “brotherhood, Islamic solidarity, and shared strategic interests.”
During the visit, Prime Minister Sharif was received by Deputy Governor Muhammad bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz and accompanied by key ministers, including foreign, defence, finance, information, and environment portfolios, along with senior advisers. The state visit provided the ideal setting for formalizing this landmark defence agreement.
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