Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman has issued an important message after the defense agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, while Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed full solidarity with the statement of his Saudi counterpart.
Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, while sharing the news of the meeting between Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the social networking website ‘X’, wrote that ‘Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in the same row against the aggressor forever and ever’, Khalid bin Salman shared this sentence separately in Urdu, English and Arabic.
Commenting on the Saudi counterpart’s ‘X’ post, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif wrote, “A turning point in the history of brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, two brotherly countries standing together and side by side in the face of the enemy, under the shadow of the Almighty, the entire nation will be united against a common enemy, long live Pakistan, long live the Muslim Ummah.”
سعودیہ اور پاکستان۔۔
جارح کے مقابل ایک ہی صف میں۔۔
ہمیشہ اور ابد تک۔🇵🇰🇸🇦 https://t.co/3oBMFEU1G5— Khalid bin Salman خالد بن سلمان (@kbsalsaud) September 17, 2025
It should be noted that yesterday, during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Saudi Arabia, a strategic mutual defense agreement was signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, under which aggression against any one country will be considered aggression against both countries.
The joint statement stated that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a strategic mutual defense agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in Riyadh.
This agreement reflects the shared commitment of both countries to enhance their own security and achieve security and peace in the region and the world.
Its aim is to promote defense cooperation between the two countries and strengthen common defense and security against any aggression.
Prime Minister leaves for UK from Saudi Arabia, expresses gratitude to Crown Prince for historic welcome
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for UK after completing his historic visit to Saudi Arabia. The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Muhammad bin Salman for the historic welcome in Saudi Arabia and said that he prays that the friendship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will grow double day and quadruple night.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left for London from Riyadh after completing his visit to Saudi Arabia. Deputy Governor of Riyadh Muhammad bin Abdul Rahman bid farewell to the Prime Minister at the airport.
In his message on the social networking website ‘X’, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that ‘the sincere and wonderful welcome given by my dear brother, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Muhammad bin Salman during his official visit to Riyadh touched my heart.’
The Prime Minister wrote, “From the extraordinary escort of my aircraft by the Royal Air Force fighter jets to the dignified salute from the Saudi Armed Forces contingent, this reception is a testament to the deep and enduring bond of love and mutual respect between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.”
He said, “Today I had a very friendly and comprehensive conversation with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in which we discussed regional challenges and reaffirmed our commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation.”
He said, “I sincerely appreciate the Crown Prince’s vision and leadership that he is providing to the Muslim world. Regarding bilateral relations, I greatly appreciate the Crown Prince’s continued support and his keen interest in expanding investment, trade and business ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.”
The Prime Minister said, “I pray that the friendship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will grow twofold and fourfold day and night and touch new heights, God willing!”
‘The Indian government was aware of this development’, India’s reaction to the Pak-Saudi defense deal revealed
India’s reaction to the strategic mutual defense agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia has come to light.
Indian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement issued on social media site SiteX that the Indian government was aware of this development between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, and has seen reports of the signing of the defense agreement between the two countries.
Randhir Jaiswal said that the government will review the impact of this agreement on its national security as well as regional and global stability and India is committed to protecting its national security and interests.
‘The Indian government was aware of this development’, India’s reaction to the Pak-Saudi defense agreement has come to light
It should be noted that yesterday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the ‘Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement’ (SMDA) agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Under the terms of this agreement, an external armed attack on either country will be considered an attack on both countries. The signing of the agreement reaffirms the deep bilateral relations and security cooperation between the two countries.
