On the 10th, Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesman gave the first official confirmation that some Pakistani armed forces personnel are in Saudi Arabia conducting training and related logistical work. He said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will advance defense cooperation under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, calling it a framework that requires further procedures, mechanisms and cooperation structures to be developed.

2026-09-10

On the 10th, Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesman gave the first official confirmation that some Pakistani armed forces personnel are in Saudi Arabia conducting training and related logistical work. He said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will advance defense cooperation under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, calling it a framework that requires further procedures, mechanisms and cooperation structures to be developed.