"No Nuclear Ambition": Saudi Official On Defence Pact With Pakistan, Turkey
A Saudi official has clarified that a new joint defence pact with Turkey and Pakistan is not intended to create a military axis or pursue nuclear ambitions. The statement aims to reassure regional neighbors that the agreement is focused on sustainable defense capabilities rather than escalating tensions.
Why it matters
This clarification is significant for regional stability in the Middle East, as it attempts to prevent misinterpretations of shifting military alliances among major regional powers.
A Saudi official said Friday that the joint defence pact signed with Turkey and Pakistan was not linked to "any nuclear ambitions" and was not a threat to any country in the region."The agreement does not represent an effort to establish a military axis or a sectarian bloc.
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