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On the mutual defense deal with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Defense Minister Khwaja Asif says that more Arab countries can also be included in this deal. He said that if Arab countries think so, then doors are open to them.
According to the IANS report, Khwaja Asif and in response to a question on the possibility of Arab countries joining this agreement, said, “I cannot answer it right now but I would definitely say that the doors are not closed.” In an interview to Geo News on Tuesday, he said that he has always been advocating an agreement like NATO, because there has been more danger situation for Pakistan.
Khwaja Asif said that there is no section in this agreement that prevents any other nation from joining or prevent Pakistan from making a similar compromise with someone else. He said, ‘I believe that the countries and people here, especially the Muslim population, have a fundamental right to protect their territories and countries together.’
Khwaja Asif was asked whether Pakistan’s nuclear property would also be available under this agreement? To this, he said, “The abilities we have will definitely be available under this agreement.” He said that Pakistan has always provided its nuclear facilities for inspection and never violated.
Khwaja Asif was asked whether the other country would be involved in his defense when he is attacked by one country, so there is no doubt that yes will happen. Khwaja Asif said that this is not an aggressive agreement but a defensive system like NATO. He said that Pakistan has been training Saudi force for a long time and recent developments are only a formal expansion. The Pak Defense Minister said that Pakistan’s large military and air force contingent have been present in Saudi Arabia for decades.
