RIYADH, April 11 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday the arrival of a Pakistani military force at King Abdulaziz Air Base.
In a post on social media platform X, the ministry said the deployment came under the strategic joint defense agreement signed between the two countries.
The ministry added that the Pakistani force includes fighter and support aircraft belonging to the Pakistan Air Force, aimed at enhancing joint military coordination and raising the level of operational readiness of the two countries' armed forces, thereby supporting security and stability at the regional and international levels.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed the agreement in Riyadh last September. The deal aims to develop bilateral defense cooperation and bolster joint deterrence against any aggression. ■
