<h1>South Asian state and Gulf kingdom sign mutual defense pact to treat armed aggression against one as aggression against both</h1> One South Asian state and one Gulf kingdom executed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement during a state visit that establishes reciprocal obligations to treat any armed aggression against either party as an act of aggression against both. The pact commits the parties to deepen defence cooperation, strengthen joint deterrence, and enhance bilateral security ties with stated aims of contributing to regional and international peace. The agreement was announced by the visiting government's office and accompanies high-level ministerial participation; it creates a legal basis for mutual defence consultations and potential collective response measures under the treaty terms.