Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defence Agreement : Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defence pact on Wednesday, formalising a defence and security partnership dating back to the 1960s.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , the kingdom’s de facto ruler, embraced after signing the agreement. Pakistan’s powerful army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, was also present.
While not many details about the pact are out yet, a key clause has made headlines around the world: “any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both”.
“This agreement, which reflects the shared commitment of both nations to enhance their security and to achieving security and peace in the region and the world, aims to develop aspects of def