Pakistan to Fulfil Its Role Under Makkah Defence Agreement: FO Spokesman
Sajid Ali
Published September 10, 2026 | 12:51 PM
No talks are currently underway on any new proposal or issue, while the expansion of the agreement is also not under consideration, Sajad Haider Khan stated during his weekly briefing.
Foreign Office Spokesman’s Remarks
- Pakistan will fulfil its role in accordance with the requirements of the Makkah Defence Agreement.
- No new proposals or discussions are currently on the table.
Key Points:
- Makkah Defence Agreement: Fully operational, with Pakistan performing its core defence role as per all its requirements.
- No Expansion Plans: No proposals considered for expanding the agreement among Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, or for including other countries.
- Condemnation of Houthi Attacks: Pakistan strongly condemns Houthi rebels’ attacks on Saudi Arabia and expresses solidarity with the Saudi leadership and people.
- Kashmir Issue: Emphasized that Kashmir remains an unresolved disputed issue on the United Nations agenda, unable to be altered by India’s unilateral claims or tactics.
- Yasin Malik’s Health: Condemned the illegal imprisonment of Yasin Malik in the occupied valley and his affidavit, urging the international community to address his deteriorating health.
- Mosque Demolition: Condemned the demolition of an ancient mosque in Saharanpur, India, on September 5.
- Memorandums of Understanding: Signed between Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan in several fields during the Prime Minister’s visit.
- Solidarity with Palestinians: Pakistan, in collaboration with Arab and Islamic countries, rejects Israeli proposals based on the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.
- Relief Aid for Nepal: A consignment of 100 tonnes of relief goods was dispatched for flood victims in Nepal, per Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s instructions.
- SAF Games 2027: Pakistan is fully prepared to host the SAF Games from April 4 to 11, 2027.
- China’s Global Governance Initiative: Pakistan is an official part of China’s key Global Governance Initiative and is working on it jointly.
- Drug Network Disruption: The Anti-Narcotics Force, in cooperation with Sri Lankan authorities, dismantled a drug network operated by an Afghan national during an operation in Karachi.
