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In a momentous step that highlights the enduring friendship and shared security concerns of two key Muslim nations, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement. The accord, finalized yesterday by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, establishes a framework for comprehensive defense cooperation and a mutual pledge that any aggression against one country will be considered an attack on both.

The announcement has been described by officials and analysts alike as a landmark agreement, not only for its binding commitment to collective security, but also for its broader implications for stability in the Middle East and South Asia.

The newly signed agreement aims to expand military cooperation on multiple levels. Key elements include joint military exercises to improve operational readiness and interoperability, intelligence sharing to counter emerging threats, particularly terrorism and cross-border insurgencies. Additionally, it includes defense industry collaboration, with potential for technology transfer and co-production of military equipment, as well as capacity building and training, building on the longstanding tradition of Pakistani military personnel working with Saudi forces.

By formalizing these areas of cooperation, the agreement transforms decades of informal support into a structured alliance. The pact represents a significant elevation of the Saudi–Pakistani relationship, aligning it closer to strategic defense partnerships found in other regions.

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