RIYADH/ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday signed a landmark Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA), declaring that any aggression against either country will be considered aggression against both.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud exchanged the signed documents at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh during PM Sharif’s state visit to the Kingdom.

According to a joint statement issued by the PM Office Media Wing, the agreement reflects the shared resolve of both nations to strengthen defense cooperation, enhance joint deterrence, and safeguard peace and stability in the region and beyond.

The pact builds upon nearly eight decades of historic partnership grounded in Islamic solidarity, brotherhood, and shared strategic interests.

During their official talks, the two leaders reviewed bilateral ties and discussed matters of mutual concern. Prime Minister Shehbaz extended warm greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and expressed gratitude for the Kingdom’s hospitality. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the prosperity and security of their peoples.