Report: FT Correspondent
Islamabad: Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has welcomed the signing of a joint defense agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey in Makkah, calling it an important and far-reaching diplomatic success of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that the joint defense agreement reflects Pakistan’s growing role in promoting peace, security and stability in the region and will serve as an important milestone in strengthening collective security.
The Speaker National Assembly paid tribute to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for this significant step and congratulated the people of Pakistan on this historic development.
He said that Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are united in safeguarding their sovereignty, security and territorial integrity. The agreement reflects the shared commitment and deep fraternal relations among the three brotherly Islamic countries.
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that the agreement will create new opportunities for defense cooperation among the three countries, while ushering in a new era of mutual trust and collective security.
The Speaker National Assembly also paid tribute to Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for his leadership and professional services, saying that his steadfastness has played an important role in strengthening Pakistan’s defense partnerships and strategic interests.
He said that the people of Pakistan deeply value their fraternal relations with the people of Saudi Arabia and Turkey. He prayed that this historic development becomes a source of lasting peace, security and stability for the three brotherly countries and the entire region.
