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Pakistan's envoy to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, emphasized the importance of the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement signed with Saudi Arabia on September 17. This agreement pledges joint defense against aggression and formalizes longstanding military cooperation.

Ahmad highlighted the challenges Pakistan faces from terrorist groups like the TTP and BLA, particularly after the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan. He confirmed that Pakistan is actively addressing these threats while also implementing economic reforms to improve its investment climate. Ahmad reiterated Pakistan's commitment to multilateralism and the importance of a political solution for a stable Afghanistan and Palestine.