Turkey, Egypt, Saudi, Pak affirm Riyadh’s right to self-defence

…has said Islamabad’s discussions on the regional situation were focused on bringing peace and stability through dialogue and diplomacy rather than coercive measures. Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif has also said Islamabad remains committed to implementing its defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Saudi Arabia’s defence pact with Pakistan, Turkey The trilateral defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey was signed on August 7. It establishes a framework for collective deterrence and states that…

…holy site. Asif said Pakistan would fulfil its obligations under the agreement, while also stressing that operational details would remain confidential. Pakistan’s foreign office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said Islamabad remained committed to “implementing” the agreement, but added that decisions on when, how and where force could be used would remain subject to operational confidentiality. Focus on dialogue and wider regional stability The four foreign ministers’ call for diplomacy comes as concerns grow over the wider impact of regional conflicts on maritime routes and trade. Pakistan has said…