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Makkah Defence Agreement Is For Peace And Not War, Says Mohsin Naqvi
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News18•19-10-2026, 21:01
Makkah Defence Agreement Is For Peace And Not War, Says Mohsin Naqvi
- •Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi clarified that the Makkah Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye is designed to promote peace and defense cooperation rather than war.
- •Speaking at the Global Security Forum in Doha, Naqvi highlighted Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to ease tensions and maintain dialogue between the United States and Iran.
- •He praised Field Marshal Asim Munir and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani for working 16 hours straight in Switzerland to prevent US-Iran peace talks from collapsing.
- •Naqvi emphasized that achieving peace requires patience, trust, and continuous efforts rather than a single meeting.
- •The minister also called for stronger international cooperation and intelligence-sharing to combat terrorism, describing terrorists as a common enemy.
Key Questions Answered
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi described the Makkah Defence Agreement as a pact intended to promote peace, strengthen defence cooperation, and ensure collective security rather than encourage war or aggressive actions against another state.
The Makkah Defence Agreement involves Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, forming a joint framework designed to enhance regional security and cooperation.
Pakistan and Qatar engaged in intensive diplomatic efforts to prevent peace talks between the United States and Iran from collapsing. Field Marshal Asim Munir and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani worked for over 16 hours in Switzerland to support these peace initiatives.
