The Foreign Office spokesperson said Pakistan had endorsed the draft agreement presented before the Turkish parliament, adding that the pact reflected a shared commitment to defence cooperation and regional security.
The spokesperson rejected speculation about undisclosed provisions, saying there were no secret clauses beyond those included in the publicly presented draft.
Describing the agreement as a framework for mutual defence, the spokesperson said it was not directed against any third country. In the event of external aggression, the participating countries would consult one another before reaching a decision, the spokesperson added.
The spokesperson noted that each country follows its own legal and constitutional procedures for ratifying international agreements.
Pakistan stresses diplomacy in relations with Afghanistan
The Foreign Office reiterated that diplomacy remained essential to resolving disputes and preventing conflict. The spokesperson said Pakistan had never hesitated to engage diplomatically with Afghanistan.
However, cross-border terrorism originating from Afghan territory remained a central challenge in bilateral relations, the spokesperson said.
According to the Foreign Office, 1,360 Pakistanis lost their lives in terrorist incidents in a single year. The spokesperson also referred to security concerns faced by China, Uzbekistan and other countries over the presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan.
Pakistan maintained that diplomatic engagement was necessary but stressed that the threat of terrorism needed to be addressed.
Pakistan, Qatar, Turkiye and Indonesia sign defence MoU
The Foreign Office also announced that Pakistan, Qatar, Türkiye and Indonesia had signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening mutual defence cooperation.
The spokesperson did not provide further details about the agreement’s implementation or the specific areas of cooperation covered by the memorandum.
Pakistan rejects Indian allegations over Kashmir
The Foreign Office spokesperson rejected what Pakistan described as baseless allegations made by India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
Referring to a resolution adopted by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the spokesperson said the organisation had rejected India’s alteration of the status of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan maintains that Jammu and Kashmir remains an unresolved international dispute.
Foreign Office raises concerns over possible ‘false flag’ operation
During the briefing, the spokesperson accused India of a history of conducting what Pakistan describes as “false flag” operations and said Islamabad was prepared to respond to any potential incident of this nature.
The remarks reflected Pakistan’s stated security concerns regarding possible regional escalation. The spokesperson did not provide specific evidence of an imminent operation during the briefing.
The Foreign Office also condemned the Indian government’s reported move to vacate the historic Race Course Mosque, describing it as part of broader concerns over the treatment of religious minorities and Islamophobia in India.
The spokesperson called on the international community to take notice of the situation facing religious minorities.
The briefing covered Pakistan’s defence cooperation with regional partners, its position on security challenges linked to Afghanistan, and its concerns regarding India and Jammu and Kashmir.
