Pakistan’s foreign minister said a new defence agreement his country signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkey was not directed against any country and remained open to other nations in the region.Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday the agreement – dubbed the Mecca accord – was “purely defensive in nature” and that other countries could join if they were willing to uphold its principles and resolve differences through peaceful means, adding the deal reflected a shared desire to strengthen strategic security cooperation.
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Pakistan says ‘purely defensive’ Mecca accord is open to others
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that a new defense agreement signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, known as the Mecca accord, is "purely defensive in nature" and not aimed at any specific country. Signed on Friday by leaders of the three nations, the agreement seeks to deepen security cooperation.
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Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that a new defense agreement signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, known as the Mecca accord, is "purely defensive in nature" and not aimed at any specific country. Signed on Friday by leaders of the three nations, the agreement seeks to deepen security cooperation. Dar emphasized that the accord is open to other regional nations willing to adhere to its principles and pursue peaceful conflict resolution. The deal reflects a shared commitment to enhancing strategic security collaboration among the participating countries.
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The deal reflects a shared desire to strengthen strategic security cooperation.
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The Mecca accord remains open to other nations in the region.
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The Mecca accord is not directed against any country.
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The Mecca accord is purely defensive in nature.
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Pakistan signed a new defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, dubbed the Mecca accord.
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