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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will continue joint efforts against attacks on Mecca
Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman and Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir discussed attacks targeting Mecca and civilian and economic facilities in Riyadh on Saturday. The sides stressed that they would continue joint efforts against the attacks under the Mecca Defense Partnership Agreement.
Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman and Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir met in Riyadh on Saturday to discuss attacks targeting Mecca and civilian and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced that the meeting also reviewed the outcomes of the Chiefs of Staff Meeting held under the Mecca Defense Partnership Agreement. The sides stressed that joint efforts against the attacks would continue.
Mecca Defense Partnership
The chiefs of staff of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan condemned attacks targeting Mecca and civilian and economic facilities at a meeting in Riyadh on Friday. The talks addressed the development of military and intelligence cooperation and the integration of defense capabilities.
The three countries signed the Mecca Defense Partnership Agreement on August 7. Under the agreement, an armed attack against one of the parties is considered an attack against all parties, with the aim of strengthening joint deterrence and defense cooperation.
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
In July, the Houthis announced what they described as a “naval blockade” against Saudi Arabia. Following the group’s announcement, the attacks increased in September. The Houthis later claimed responsibility for attacks on locations in Saudi Arabia and ships using ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Saudi Arabia has led a coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognized government since March 2015. The Houthis have controlled Sanaa and some provinces of Yemen since September 2014.
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