The inaugural meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee, established under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, is being held in Istanbul, Turkiye today.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif, and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir are representing Pakistan at the meeting, which will also be attended by the respective foreign and defence ministers, along with the chiefs of general staff, from Turkiye and Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan’s participation reflects its historic bonds of friendship with Turkiye and Saudi Arabia, as well as its commitment to lasting regional peace and stability.
