Pakistan's FM Dar: Pact "Purely Defensive," Open to Others

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar states the Mecca ("Makkah") Accord is "purely defensive in nature" and open to other states that uphold its principles and resolve disputes peacefully. He stresses it "does not abrogate or replace any existing bilateral or multilateral agreements between these countries, or with other countries or organizations," citing UN Charter Article 51 collective self-defense rights.