Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Praises Defense Partnership with Turkey and Pakistan

His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, praised during his chairing of the Council of Ministers today, Tuesday, the results achieved by the Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani trilateral summit in consolidating a long-term defense partnership framework. This partnership will contribute to enhancing the trajectory of joint cooperation and coordination and integration channels among the three countries, and to continuing efforts aimed at addressing regional challenges and safeguarding international security and stability, thereby supporting the aspirations of the peoples of the region and the world for a more prosperous and thriving future.

According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), as published on its X platform, the Saudi Council of Ministers is following developments and trends on both the regional and international stages, as well as the efforts undertaken by the Kingdom through communication and coordination with sisterly and friendly countries to support de-escalation efforts in the region, establish diplomatic solutions, and strengthen all measures that uphold the sovereignty of states and the integrity of their territories, while ensuring the security of waterways in the Straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, which serve as a fundamental pillar for global economic stability.

The Saudi Council of Ministers welcomed the statement issued by members of the UN Security Council, which condemned the terrorist attacks and criminal acts of the Houthi militia that threaten regional security and freedom of maritime navigation. The statement reaffirmed the Kingdom’s right to defend its security and assets, and expressed steadfast support for the legitimate Yemeni government and UN efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in Yemen.