Makkah Defence Pact Purely Defensive, No Expansion Planned: Foreign Office

Makkah Defence Pact Purely Defensive, No Expansion Planned: Foreign Office

Pakistan’s Foreign Office has clarified that the Makkah Defence Pact is purely defensive in nature and does not involve plans for further expansion.

The clarification comes amid discussions surrounding the scope and purpose of the defence agreement, with officials stressing its focus on mutual security and protection.

The pact is intended to strengthen defensive cooperation between the participating countries while avoiding any offensive or expansionist objectives.

The Foreign Office’s statement aims to address speculation over the agreement’s future direction and reassure that its purpose remains limited to defence.

The clarification highlights Pakistan’s position that the pact is focused on security cooperation and does not seek to widen its scope beyond its defensive objectives.