Pakistan, Oct. 19 -- Pakistan's military spokesperson has warned that the Makkah alliance could activate collective deterrence if Middle East negotiations fail and military confrontation occurs. Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stressed that dialogue remains essential to resolving the ongoing regional conflict. He said the alliance aims to protect regional peace and security without pursuing aggression.

In an interview with an Arab television channel, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations discussed the progress of the joint defence agreement. He said the Makkah agreement had advanced within a short period. According to him, the arrangement reflects a shared vision among three countries.

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