The federal cabinet on Thursday formally approved a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement recently signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif describing the accord as a “historic milestone” in bilateral relations.
Chaired by the prime minister, the cabinet meeting reviewed the agreement in detail and endorsed its strategic significance amid shifting regional dynamics.
Sharif said the agreement aims to strengthen defence cooperation, joint military training, intelligence sharing, and broader security collaboration between the two allies. “This agreement is not just symbolic, it ushers in a new era of actionable cooperation between our two brotherly nations,” he added.
The prime minister also reflected on his recent visit to Saudi Arabia as “highly successful” and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with Gulf states. Cabinet members welcomed the agreement, highlighting its potential to open new channels of strategic coordination between the defence establishments of both countries.
During the meeting, Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s enduring ties with China, calling it the country’s “most reliable friend,” and expressed gratitude for China’s continued support. He also briefed the cabinet on his discussions with former US President Donald Trump, covering bilateral relations, trade, and counterterrorism cooperation.
In another decision, the cabinet approved donating 15 non-operational aircraft, including eight Cessna and seven Fletcher planes, from the Department of Plant Protection to educational and commemorative institutions. Four operational Beechcraft aircraft will remain for locust control and aerial survey missions.
The cabinet deferred amendments to the Alternate Medicines and Health Products (Enlistment) Rules, 2014, for further review and ratified decisions from the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) meeting held on October 2 and the Cabinet Committee on Legislative Cases from September 22.
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