5 October 2025

Defense pact with Saudi Arabia positions Pakistan as a key player in Trump's postwar plan

ARSHAD MEHMOOD
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According to a press release from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs late Tuesday night, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt welcomed Trump’s leadership and his sincere efforts to end the war in Gaza, expressing confidence in his ability to find a path to peace.

The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to work with the United States to end the war in Gaza through a comprehensive deal ensuring humanitarian aid, preventing displacement, securing the release of hostages, and paving the way for a two-state solution and lasting regional peace.

The statement was signed by Qatar, which has played a central role in mediation, and by Saudi Arabia, whose eventual normalization with Israel remains a key objective for both Trump and Netanyahu.

Meanwhile, Pakistan, the only nuclear power in the Islamic world, has seen a significant rise in its stature among Muslim countries following the recent Saudi-Pakistan joint defense pact.

Trump noted that his talks with Netanyahu touched on Iran, the Abraham Accords, and prospects for ending the war. “After extensive consultations with our friends and partners in the region, we have formally released the principles for peace,” he announced.

He added his appreciation for international involvement, saying, “I want to thank the leaders of many Arab and Muslim countries who actively contributed to preparing this plan, as well as our European allies.”

During the joint press conference, Trump notably praised Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir.

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