Islamabad
Cabinet members and parliamentarians have welcomed the Makkah Mutual Defence Agreement signed among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, describing it as a historic milestone for regional peace, security and stability.
Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal congratulated the Pakistani nation on the agreement, saying it would help guarantee peace in the region. He stressed that cooperation among countries was essential for promoting regional peace and security.
Information Minister said the entire country was celebrating the agreement, describing it as a historic step towards peace, security and stability. He said Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia would move forward under a joint defence framework, adding that Pakistan also has the distinction of being a protector of the Holy Mosques.
Energy Minister Owais Leghari described the agreement as welcome, saying it was in the interests of all three countries and would help protect their peoples. He said an attack on one country would be considered an attack on all three.
Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja said the historic agreement had opened new avenues for peace and thanked the political and military leadership for their efforts in making it possible. She said the agreement had enhanced Pakistan’s prestige internationally.
Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary said the pact had laid the foundation for lasting peace in the region and would further strengthen relations among the three countries. He described it as a historic moment for the Muslim Ummah and a reflection of the leadership’s vision.
Federal Minister Amir Muqam said the agreement was in the interest of the Muslim Ummah and credited Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their efforts.
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said Pakistan’s nuclear capability was developed during Nawaz Sharif’s leadership, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir had further strengthened the country’s defence. He termed the trilateral agreement an important step towards Muslim unity.
Federal Minister Talal Chaudhry described the pact as an important step towards peace, security and stability, saying it had given new hope to the Muslim Ummah and further enhanced Pakistan’s importance in the world.
Interior Affairs Adviser Rana Sanaullah said the signing of the historic agreement on the sacred soil of Makkah was an honour for Pakistan. He said the pact among the brotherly Islamic countries would open new avenues for peace and serve as a foundation for greater unity in the Muslim world. He also appreciated the efforts of the prime minister and the field marshal in making the agreement possible.
Federal Minister Aleem Khan said the prime minister and field marshal had played a key role in making the agreement possible and congratulated the Pakistani nation on the development.
Parliamentarian Wajiha Qamar said the agreement was a source of pride for the entire Muslim Ummah. She said the three countries had demonstrated that strong leadership could bring nations closer together. Under the agreement, she said, an attack on one member would be considered an attack on all three countries.
Minority parliamentarian Khel Das Kohistani said a new chapter of history had been written on the sacred soil of Makkah. He congratulated the prime minister and field marshal, saying Pakistan’s minority community appreciated their leadership and efforts.
Daniyal Chaudhary described the agreement as a major milestone for Pakistan, saying the efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir had enhanced the country’s honour and prestige.
He said the agreement would contribute to peace and stability in the region.
Minister of State Romina Khursheed Alam congratulated the peoples and political and military leaderships of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, saying Pakistan’s political and military leadership had consistently enhanced the country’s standing.
Religious scholar Allama Tahir Ashrafi said the basic objective of the agreement was to strengthen the defence and security of all three countries, while parliamentarian Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar described the trilateral defence agreement signed in Makkah as highly commendable.
