A mutual defense agreement was signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on September 17, 2025, establishing a framework for collective security. The agreement stipulates that an attack on either nation will be considered an attack on both, requiring a coordinated response. The Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement was finalized during Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Riyadh, at Al-Yamama Palace, where he was welcomed by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.
The agreement emphasizes that an act of aggression against one nation will be construed as an attack against both, as detailed in a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office. The joint statement released following the signing highlighted the deep-rooted partnership, brotherhood, Islamic solidarity, and shared strategic interests that form the basis of the relationship.