No Secret Clauses in Makkah Defence Pact, Says Foreign Office

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have completed the ratification process for the Makkah joint defence agreement, and the pact contains no secret clauses, Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan has said.

In a statement, the spokesperson confirmed Pakistan’s acceptance of the text of the agreement that has become public.

He also acknowledged the ratification bill presented in the Turkish Parliament, noting that each country follows its own procedures for ratifying the pact.

Khan stressed that the agreement’s provisions are intended for collective defence and are not directed against any third country.

The clarification comes amid regional developments and discussions surrounding defence cooperation among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.

Pakistan Ready to Respond to Potential False-Flag Operation

Commenting on India, the Foreign Office spokesperson said Pakistan was prepared for any potential false-flag operation, alleging that such actions had been part of India’s past practice.

He did not provide further details regarding any specific incident or threat.

The spokesperson’s remarks underscore Islamabad’s stated position on the defence agreement and its concerns over regional security.