Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the spokesman of the Pakistani army, announced in an interview with the "Al-Sharq Al-Awast" newspaper that his country is ready to take all necessary measures to protect Saudi Arabia based on the joint defense agreement and the Mecca Treaty. He emphasized that Pakistan's commitment to Saudi security is non-negotiable.
Chaudhry said that the practical implementation of the commitments of the Makkah Treaty includes steps for the rapid deployment of the forces and military capabilities agreed upon in Saudi Arabia. He also confirmed that Pakistani forces are now in that country with defense, support and exercise missions.
The spokesman of the Pakistani army added that the meeting of the representatives of the member states of the Mecca Treaty with the authorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran was held in Tehran on November 4 with the aim of reducing tensions and strengthening regional cooperation. According to the Mecca Treaty signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, an armed attack by one of the countries is considered an attack on all three countries.