The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has characterized the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement as a strictly defensive mechanism, emphasizing that it contains no aggressive or interventionist components.
During an interview with Al Arabiya, the military spokesperson explained that the agreement aims to reinforce collective deterrence capabilities. He clarified that the accord, established among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye, is not directed toward any particular nation or existing alliance.
According to the DG ISPR, should any of the three signatories face an attack, the response strategy would be determined by the leadership of each participating nation. He noted that the operational specifics of the defense commitments among Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan remain confidential.
Chaudhry emphasized that Pakistan is consolidating its established partnerships with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye through this agreement.
In the military spokesperson’s assessment, the agreement holds significance extending beyond its signatories and may serve to advance regional peace and stability.
Chaudhry stated that Pakistan’s core aim is to foster regional stability and prevent the escalation of ongoing conflicts. He referenced Pakistan’s enduring relationships with both the United States and Iran, positioning Islamabad as a potential mediator.
According to the DG ISPR, Pakistan maintains no personal interests in the dispute and advocates for resolving differences through diplomatic engagement.
The military spokesperson underscored that priority should be given to preventing conflict expansion rather than pursuing resolution through military means—whether air, land, or maritime operations. He advocated for dialogue as the fundamental approach to dispute resolution and called upon all parties to embrace a peaceful, negotiation-centered strategy.
Chaudhry further noted that nations prepared to offer mediation services should maintain an impartial stance.
He also suggested that the Makkah defence arrangement possesses the potential to incorporate additional partners in the future.