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Makkah Alliance sec-gen meets PM Shehbaz, briefs premier on defence cooperation

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Lieutenant General (retd) Nauman Mahmood, the newly appointed Secretary-General of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, to discuss promoting defence and strategic cooperation between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. The pact, signed on August 7, allows member states to consider an attack against one as an attack against all. During the meeting, Sharif emphasized Pakistan's commitment to protecting Saudi Arabia’s security in light of recent tensions with Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan met on Wednesday with Lieutenant General (retd) Nauman Mahmood, who was recently appointed as the first secretary general of the Makkah Defence Alliance between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. The alliance, signed on August 7, allows member states to treat an attack against any one of them as an attack against all. During their meeting, Shehbaz briefed Mahmood on strategies for promoting defence and strategic cooperation under the pact. Sharif reiterated that the agreement is a "historic milestone" for regional peace, unity, and stability, especially amid escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels. Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and security. The meeting highlights growing defense ties and mutual support among these nations in response to regional threats.

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“Article A discusses Pakistan's reaffirmation of commitment during a UN Security Council briefing, while Article B reports on a separate meeting between the PM and the new Secretary-General of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.”
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“The articles describe different meetings and briefings related to the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement but do not specify the same exact incident or time.”
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Pakistan Radio Pakistan Saudi Arabia the Makkah Defence Alliance the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

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Pakistan GPE · 3× Mahmood PERSON · 2× Radio Pakistan ORG · 2× Saudi Arabia GPE · 2× Nauman Mahmood PERSON · 1× Shehbaz PERSON · 1× Shehbaz Sharif PERSON · 1× Turkiye GPE · 1× the Makkah Defence Alliance ORG · 1× the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement ORG · 1×

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met with the newly-appointed Secretary-General of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement Lieutenant General (retd) Nauman Mahmood and was briefed on the strategy to promote “defence and strategic cooperation” under the pact, state-run Radio Pakistan reported.
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2026-10-14 · Dawn
Makkah Alliance sec-gen meets PM Shehbaz, briefs premier on defence cooperation · assertive framing

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met with the newly-appointed Secretary-General of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement Lieutenant General (retd) Nauman Mahmood and was briefed on the strategy to promote “defence and strategic cooperation” under the pact, state-run Radio Pakistan reported. asserted
Pakistan → meet → pact
Lt Gen (retd) Mahmood was appointed as the first secretary general of the Makkah Defence Alliance between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye last month. asserted
Mahmood → appoint → Pakistan
The agreement — signed on August 7 — empowers member states to treat an attack against one of them as an attack against all. asserted
agreement → sign → all
During the meeting, the premier reiterated that the pact was a “historic milestone for peace, unity, and stability in the region” and wished Lt Gen Mahmood (retd) well for his new role. asserted
pact → reiterate → role
PM Shehbaz also reaffirmed Pakistan’s “unwavering commitment” to the protection of Saudi Arabia’s “sovereignty, territorial integrity and security” during the meeting as the Gulf state, which is a signatory to the pact, has faced escalating tensions with Yemen’s Houthi rebels in recent days. asserted
which → reaffirm → days
The premier said Pakistan “stands shoulder to shoulder” with Saudi Arabia, according to Radio Pakistan. uncertain
Pakistan → say → Pakistan
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