Pakistan Chief of Army Staff, Asim Munir, met Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to discuss the escalating security situation in the Middle East, including recent Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting the kingdom.
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According to Saudi officials, the meeting focused on the implications of the ongoing regional conflict and ways to strengthen defence cooperation between the two countries. Discussions were held within the framework of the bilateral strategic defence agreement signed by both nations.
التقيت معالي قائد قوات الدفاع قائد الجيش الباكستاني المشير عاصم منير.
بحثنا الاعتداءات الإيرانية على المملكة في إطار اتفاقية الدفاع الإستراتيجي المشترك بين بلدينا الشقيقين، وسبل وقف هذه الاعتداءات التي لا تصب في مصلحة أمن واستقرار المنطقة، متمنيّن أن يُغلب الجانب الإيراني الحكمة… pic.twitter.com/ex5Qf32lMj— Khalid bin Salman خالد بن سلمان (@kbsalsaud) March 7, 2026
Following the meeting, Khalid bin Salman said the two sides reviewed the impact of Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia and discussed measures needed to counter security threats. In a message posted on social media, the Saudi defence minister urged Iran to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could further destabilise the region.
“We stressed that such actions undermine regional security and stability and expressed hope that the Iranian side will exercise wisdom and avoid miscalculation,” he said.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia maintain long-standing ties built on strategic cooperation, economic partnerships and shared cultural and religious connections. Riyadh has historically provided financial support and energy supplies to Islamabad, making the relationship a key pillar of Pakistan’s foreign policy.
Earlier in the week, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Islamabad had played a diplomatic role in preventing further escalation between Iran and Saudi Arabia. He noted that Pakistan’s engagement with regional stakeholders helped deter heavier strikes during the ongoing conflict.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has also requested Saudi assistance to secure alternative oil supply routes through the Red Sea port of Yanbu after disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Last year, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement in Riyadh, pledging that an attack on either country would be considered aggression against both.