Pakistan has placed no restriction on Iran joining the Makkah Defence Alliance, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said.
In an interview with Reuters, the military spokesperson said any country interested in joining the alliance would be welcome, provided all three parties agreed to the decision.
He described the alliance as a platform for collective defence and regional peace, adding that countries sharing these objectives could become part of the arrangement.
Additional Troop Deployment to Saudi Arabia Depends on Situation
Asked about the possibility of sending additional Pakistani troops to Saudi Arabia, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said any such decision would depend on the prevailing situation and the assessment of the country’s political leadership.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the defence of Saudi Arabia and the protection of the holy sites.
Commenting on the conflict in Yemen, the ISPR chief described it as an internal matter and said Pakistan was not involved.
Pakistan Cautiously Optimistic About US-Iran Mediation
The military spokesperson said Pakistan remained cautiously optimistic about mediation efforts between Iran and the United States.
Shehbaz Sharif Criticises PTI Over 13 Years of Governance in KP
However, he warned that powerful elements were working to undermine the diplomatic process.
His remarks highlighted Pakistan’s stated support for regional stability and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between Tehran and Washington.
ISPR Chief Vows Intensified Counterterrorism Operations
On the security situation, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Pakistan would further intensify intelligence-based operations against terrorism.
He said security agencies would continue taking action based on intelligence to address militant threats and strengthen national security.
