BY: FT Correspondent:
Quetta–Balochistan Provincial Minister for Education Rahila Hameed Khan Durrani welcomed the signing of the joint defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye in Makkah, describing it as an important step towards promoting peace, security and stability in the region.
Durrani said the agreement was a significant diplomatic achievement of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar. She said Pakistan’s relations with brotherly Islamic countries were further strengthening due to the Foreign Minister’s effective foreign policy and tireless efforts.
She said Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye were united in protecting their sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, while the agreement would open new avenues for defence cooperation and strengthen collective security.
The provincial minister congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Senator Ishaq Dar on the historic agreement.
She also paid tribute to Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for his leadership and professional services, saying his steadfastness had played an important role in strengthening Pakistan’s defence partnerships and strategic interests.
Durrani expressed hope that the historic agreement would contribute to lasting peace and stability in the three brotherly countries and the wider region.
