The Prime Minister's Office of Pakistan issued a statement on the 14th saying that Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz said during a meeting with Nauman Mahmoud, the first secretary general of the “Mecca Defense Union” in the capital Islamabad on the same day, that Pakistan fully supports Saudi Arabia's legitimate right to self-defense. The statement said that Shahbaz congratulated Mahmoud on taking office and pointed out that the “Mecca Joint Defense Agreement” is a milestone in regional peace, unity and stability. Under the agreement, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia stand side by side to defend their sovereignty, national defense, and regional security. Pakistan fully supports Saudi Arabia's legitimate right to self-defense. Shahbaz reiterated Pakistan's unwavering commitment to maintaining Saudi sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.

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