Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said Pakistan will defend Saudi Arabia with “full force,” describing the kingdom’s security as equally important to Pakistan’s own defence.

Speaking on Geo News’ Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath, Asif discussed diplomatic efforts involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Türkiye to ease regional tensions.

His remarks followed a meeting in Tehran involving Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and senior officials from Iran, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. The four countries agreed to continue dialogue aimed at strengthening regional cooperation.

Referring to attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, Asif said Pakistan was committed to defending the kingdom.

He said the relationship between the two countries extended beyond formal agreements and that Islamabad would provide full support to Riyadh.

The defence minister also referred to a written commitment involving three countries to respond jointly to threats covered by their agreement.

“God willing, now that three countries are involved, by agreement also, we will defend each other’s territory against any foreign aggression,” he said.

Pakistan’s Diplomatic Efforts to Ease Regional Tensions

Asked whether the Tehran meeting addressed Houthi attacks or the possibility of a wider conflict involving the United States and Israel, Asif said he believed the discussions were primarily linked to developments concerning Saudi Arabia.

He added that the possibility of US action was also likely discussed during the meeting.

Asif said the participation of senior Saudi and Turkish officials in Tehran reflected the importance of the diplomatic engagement. He credited Field Marshal Asim Munir’s efforts with helping facilitate the initiative.

The minister expressed hope that Iran and other countries involved in the discussions could help establish peace in the region.

He also condemned repeated attacks targeting Riyadh airport and attempts to strike the Haramain Sharifain, describing them as unfortunate.

Asif said Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Iran and other countries involved in the security framework had been working to reduce tensions.

He expressed cautious optimism that the diplomatic efforts had produced some progress towards ending the conflict, although he said further clarity was needed from Iran and the other countries involved.

The minister added that Pakistan’s diplomatic initiatives were yielding results and could help ease tensions involving the United States.