Manama: The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today and signed by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister; Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan; and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the three countries' defence capabilities and military expertise, their roles in promoting regional security and stability, and their commitment to international agreements and conventions.
The ministry described the agreement as a strategic partnership that contributes to safeguarding security and stability in the region and the world and strengthens the effect of joint deterrence. It noted that the agreement represents a significant addition that complements the joint defence framework of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and contributes to enhancing regional security and stability based on solidarity, integration and partnership.
The ministry stressed that the security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an integral part of the Kingdom of Bahrain's security, reiterating its support for all efforts that contribute to enhancing regional security and stability, safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity, protecting interests, and promoting political solutions to address regional issues.