Two more Muslim-majority countries, Turkiye and Qatar, are likely to become part of the mutual defense arrangement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, according to remarks attributed to Defense Minister Khawaja Asif.
The proposed expansion comes at a time of heightened tension in the region, with the ongoing US-Iran conflict pushing several countries to review security partnerships and regional defense coordination.
Asif said the arrangement is currently being finalized and could later develop into a broader regional security framework. He described the possible inclusion of Turkiye and Qatar as a positive step toward stronger cooperation among like-minded countries for regional stability and collective security.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a strategic defense agreement in September 2025 under which aggression against one country would be treated as aggression against both. Since then, security coordination between the two sides has increased amid rising instability in the region.
Last month, a Pakistani military contingent arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia to support joint military cooperation and broader regional security efforts.
If Turkiye and Qatar are formally added, the pact would bring together four influential Muslim-majority states with growing roles in regional security affairs. The expansion would also reflect a wider shift in strategic alignments as countries in the region respond to changing geopolitical and military realities.
Pakistan has also remained active on the diplomatic front during the crisis, calling for dialogue and de-escalation while maintaining contact with key regional and international players.
Good. Only way to stop pax Judica project.
Yay kon sa Project hay 🤔
These things must be private until the agreement is done
aap nay Bilkul Sahi kaha, laykin Fake State isr*el AiSA honey Nahi deyga 😥