Comments from Defense Minister Kawaja Mohammad Asif this week highlighted the importance of the agreement struck between Saudi Arabia, which had been in military ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia for decades, the independence reported.
“Let’s clarify one point about Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities. That ability was established long ago when we conducted the tests. Since then, we have the power to be trained for the battlefield,” Asif says.
“What we have and the capabilities we have will be made available to (Saudi Arabia) in accordance with this Agreement,” he added.
The two countries signed a defence contract on Wednesday, declaring that an attack on one country would be an attack on both.
Asked if others could join the agreement, the minister added, “I can say that the door is not closed by others.”
Regarding Pakistan’s use of nuclear power under this agreement, he said, “All our powers are available under this agreement. But since Pakistan has become a nuclear state, let me explain that no one suspects our position as responsible nuclear force. Arabia, we will take joint defense.”
Previously, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shabaz Sharif signed a joint strategic defense agreement.
The agreement was concluded within the framework of “historical cooperation” between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, in light of the bond of brotherhood, Islamic solidarity, and on shared strategic interests and defence cooperation between the two countries.
MNA