Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement

Pakistan endorsed Saudi Arabia's air strikes in Iraq as an exercise of its right to self-defence under the UN Charter and reaffirmed its defense commitments to Gulf partners. The country emphasized that its defense agreements with Saudi Arabia and others do not undermine its role as a mediator in the Iran-US conflict, while condemning attacks by non-state actors against Saudi Arabia.

Pakistan is establishing its first Strategic Petroleum Reserves to mitigate energy supply risks from Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. The government plans a 45-day emergency oil buffer and a long-term 90-day reserve, while seeking a $6.7 billion oil facility from Saudi Arabia and promoting the Pakistan Maritime Energy City at Gwadar Port with Gulf cooperation.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Pakistan's support for the kingdom's security. Saudi Arabia intercepted ballistic missiles fired by Houthis, prompting Pakistan to emphasize regional peace efforts. A Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia pledges mutual defense against attacks.

Pakistan reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia's security and territorial integrity at a UN Security Council briefing, condemning Houthi missile attacks on the kingdom. The statement followed a recent escalation in Yemen involving an airport strike and intercepted ballistic missiles, with Pakistan urging diplomatic solutions to the conflict.

The US and Iran have established a basic framework for a potential deal, though its success remains uncertain. The conflict has reshaped West Asian security dynamics, exposing weaknesses in GCC-US alliances and deepening divisions among Gulf states. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are pursuing separate security strategies, with Saudi Arabia expanding its defense pact with Pakistan and seeking to normalize relations with Iran.