Security Pact Signed in Riyadh
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster bilateral security cooperation, Pakistan's information ministry announced on Thursday. The agreement was reached during a visit by Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to Riyadh, where he met with his Saudi counterpart Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud on Wednesday.
The Pakistani ministry described the MoU as a reflection of the strong strategic partnership and deep brotherly relations between the two countries, though it did not disclose specific details of the pact. The development follows a mutual defense pact signed last year, under which an attack on one nation would be considered an attack on both.
Context of Gulf Tensions
The agreement comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, despite an interim United States-Iran peace deal reached last month. Recent incidents include Iran targeting a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz and US Central Command striking 10 Iranian military targets. In retaliation, Iran hit US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, drawing condemnation from Gulf countries.
During his visit, Naqvi also toured the Unified Security Operations Center in Riyadh, where he reviewed modern technology and coordination systems between security agencies, according to his ministry.
