Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey is "defensive" in nature and stated that expanding the alliance is not currently under consideration.

Speaking at a weekly media briefing on Thursday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan described the trilateral pact as a purely defensive arrangement aimed at ensuring regional security through deterrence.

When asked about Pakistan's obligations under the Makkah pact following recent attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeting Saudi Arabia, Khan clarified that there have been no discussions regarding a direct military response from Islamabad at present. However, he emphasized that Pakistan will act in accordance with the agreement when the time comes.

The spokesperson added that expanding the alliance is not on the cards right now, as the founding nations—Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey—must first consolidate their organizational framework and mutual cooperation.

Once basic operational points and cooperation structures are finalized, the alliance may consider opening membership to other like-minded nations sharing similar security perspectives, Khan noted.