ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami Deputy Emir Liaqat Baloch has welcomed the defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.
In this regard, Baloch said the Makkah defence pact represented a “fresh breeze” for unity in the Muslim world.
He said the people of the Muslim Ummah had long desired greater cooperation and solidarity among Islamic countries to safeguard their collective interests.
Baloch said the agreement could play an important role in strengthening defence cooperation among Muslim countries while also creating opportunities for collaboration in defence industries, trade and economic development.
He called for expanding the agreement to include other important Muslim countries, including Qatar, Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia and Bangladesh.
In this sense, the broader participation could help establish a stronger framework for cooperation among Muslim states.
The Jamaat-e-Islami leader also commented on the ongoing tensions involving Iran and Israel, warning that direct US intervention in the conflict could have serious consequences for regional and global peace.
He said greater involvement by the United States in the Iran-Israel conflict could potentially turn the confrontation into a wider war, urging caution and responsible international engagement to prevent further escalation.
Baloch also criticised the presence of US military bases in Muslim countries, arguing that such facilities should not be viewed as guarantees of security for the host countries.
He maintained that US military installations primarily serve Washington’s strategic interests and objectives.
He stressed that Muslim countries should develop greater collective capacity to protect their sovereignty and security rather than relying excessively on external powers.
The statements come amid growing discussion about closer strategic and defence cooperation among Muslim-majority countries.
Baloch said the Makkah defence agreement could serve as a foundation for broader cooperation among Muslim states and urged countries across the Islamic world to work together in pursuit of peace, stability and mutual interests.
He also called for diplomatic efforts to prevent regional conflicts from widening, stressing that escalation would have consequences not only for the countries directly involved but also for the wider international community.
