Speakers Term Mecca Joint Defence Agreement as a Symbol of Muslim Unity
Speakers at a seminar, terming the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement a symbol of Muslim Unity, praised Pakistani leadership for their timely decision. The event, organized by the Press Information Department (PID) Regional Office Karachi, attracted senior diplomat Ghulam Rasool Baloch, officers, academicians, and students.
Ambassador (r) Ghulam Rasool Baloch highlighted the global order’s transition from unipolar to multipolar, with China emerging as a new power while US hegemony waned. Pakistan, he noted, maintained a strong diplomatic stance, balancing relations with USA, China, and European powers simultaneously.
He identified Hindutava and Zionism as major threats to the Muslim Ummah, aligning against each other but posing a constant danger. He argued that India’s Hindutava-driven policies pose an existential threat to Pakistan, while recent events in the Middle East, including potential Israeli strikes on Turkey, underscore regional volatility.
"The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement," Baloch said, "is about deterrence, not aggression." He cited Israel’s actions against Gaza, Palestine, and Iran as catalysts for the accord. He emphasized that Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, as middle powers, have unique strengths and this agreement brings them together around shared security interests.
"Entering into the Mecca Accord was a strategic choice for Pakistan," Baloch added, "and it will bolster our global standing." He stressed on further strengthening the pact based on mutual understanding and respect. The decision, he said, made by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, will benefit Pakistan in the long term.
Dr Sidra Ahmed echoed this sentiment, describing the agreement not only as a symbol of Muslim unity but also as significant on the international stage during a multipolar world order.
