Saudi Defense Minister meets Pakistan’s Asim Munir, something big is going to happen in the war against Iran, what is the meaning?

Pakistan in Iran War: The Army Chief of Pakistan and considered the real powerful leader of the country Asim Munir Has met Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman. This meeting has taken place at a time when the situation in the Middle East is changing rapidly. This is a time of confusion for Pakistan, on one side there is Saudi, to whom it has promised security, and on the other side iran Which has religious sentiments attached to it somewhere.

A few days ago, Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil refinery was attacked. Since then it is believed that Saudi may take action against Iran. It may be noted that after the death of Iran’s Ali Khamenei in the joint US-Israeli attacks on February 28, Tehran had started strong military retaliation in the entire Middle East.

What did the Defense Minister say on this meeting?

Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman gave information about this meeting on social media platform X. While sharing a picture with Asim Munir, he wrote that he met Pakistan Army Chief and Defense Forces Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.

Along with this, he said that both the leaders discussed the Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia and the steps to be taken under the Joint Strategic Defense Agreement to stop them. Such actions undermine regional security and stability and expressed hope that Iran will show wisdom and not take any wrong steps.

What is the meaning of this meeting?

According to experts, this meeting is considered very important strategically. A few months ago, a Bloomberg report said that Turkey had proposed forming a triangular defense alliance with nuclear-armed Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, which was described as a structure similar to ‘Islamic NATO’. The purpose of this initiative was said to be to prepare a new way for the changing security equations in the Middle East and beyond.

Now when Iran is continuously launching missile and drone attacks, the question is arising whether Pakistan will limit itself to giving statements or will take any further steps. The reason for this is also the 2025 strategic mutual defense agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

What is the agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia?

This agreement was originally signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in September. According to the report, it has been said that if there is an attack on any one country, it will be considered an attack on all the members. This provision is considered similar to Article 5 of NATO, under which member countries are committed to collective defense.

According to Bloomberg’s report, talks on including Turkey in this system have advanced a lot and there is a possibility of an agreement being reached. The report said that this expansion reflects the growing strategic interests of Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in South Asia, the Middle East and parts of Africa.

Will Pakistan take any step?

However, the question is also being raised whether Pakistan will actually take any military step. There is definitely talk of collective defense in this agreement, but its main provisions focus on traditional cooperation such as joint military exercises, sharing of intelligence and cooperation related to drone technology. There is no mention of any promise related to nuclear weapons.

What will happen if Pakistan sends army to Saudi Arabia?

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the phone, expressing solidarity and supporting peace efforts, but did not mention any military deployment. Experts say that if Pakistan sends troops, it may find itself trapped in a major war, which may put further pressure on its already weak economy and security situation.