Saudi Arabia and Security of Holy Mosques Are Pakistan’s Top Priority: DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that the security of Saudi Arabia and the two Holy Mosques remains Pakistan’s foremost priority.
In an exclusive interview with an Arab newspaper, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Pakistan’s commitment to protecting the security, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was unconditional and unwavering.
He said Pakistani troops were already stationed in Saudi Arabia, while the proposed Makkah Defence Alliance was now entering the implementation phase of its shared responsibilities.
Under the agreement, practical steps would be taken to deploy an agreed number of troops and military capabilities to Saudi Arabia, he added.
The DG ISPR said the joint defence alliance would not only enhance military preparedness but also strengthen military integration and cooperation among the participating countries.
He further clarified that the agreement would provide for intelligence-sharing among allied countries.
However, he emphasised that cooperation under the Makkah Defence Alliance would remain strictly limited to defensive operations.
