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Politics · International diplomacy · published 2026-09-26 · via Asharq Al-Awsat

Pakistan Warns Against Threats to Makkah in UN Address

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Pakistan's prime minister told the UN General Assembly that any threat to Makkah's safety is a red line for Muslims and condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. He said the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye is meant to support regional peace, not target any country. He also discussed Middle East conflicts, shipping lanes, US-Iran dialogue, and Palestinian statehood.

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Pakistan’s prime minister told the UN General Assembly in New York that recent Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, including an attempted drone attack on Makkah, were unacceptable. He described any threat to Makkah as a boundary Muslims would not accept. He said the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye supports regional peace and security and is not aimed at any country.

He warned that Middle East conflicts threaten key shipping routes and the global economy, stressing that Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab must stay open. He noted Pakistan’s push for US-Iran dialogue. On Palestine, he backed an independent state on 1967 borders and condemned forced displacement and Israeli military actions in Palestinian areas, Lebanon, and Syria.

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The address may reassure Muslim publics concerned about Makkah’s security and could strengthen Pakistan’s ties with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. It may also raise expectations that Islamabad will help reduce US-Iran tensions and keep trade routes open, affecting shipping, energy markets, and regional economies. Palestinians and communities in conflict-

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