Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Sign Dual MoUs on Security and Cricket Stadium Development

On 2 July 2026, Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi and Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen security cooperation. The pact calls for exchange of scientific, training and research expertise and sharing of advanced technologies, reinforcing a long-standing strategic partnership.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign MoU to strengthen security cooperationExpress TribuneThe Hindu

In the same session, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF) signed a strategic MoU to build an international-standard cricket stadium in Jeddah. The venue will meet International Cricket Council (ICC) specifications, feature state-of-the-art facilities and aim to host major tournaments, supporting Saudi Vision 2030’s sports-tourism objectives.

The Hindu

The security pact broadens Pakistan-Saudi cooperation beyond defence into capacity-building, while the stadium project supports Saudi Vision 2030’s diversification through sports tourism and enables the PCB to build a venue that meets ICC standards, positioning Saudi Arabia to host major international tournaments.

Express Tribune

Saudi officials said the agreement reflected a strong strategic partnership and the deep, longstanding relations between the two countries. The PCB noted that the stadium will meet ICC standards and serve as a lasting legacy for cricket in Saudi Arabia.

The Hindu

Source 1 describes the security MoU as a broad framework covering internal security, investment and sports, while Source 3 limits it to scientific, training and research cooperation, leaving the exact scope unclear. The stadium’s financing, capacity and construction timeline were not disclosed.

Express Tribune

• “Under the directives of the leadership, I met today with my brother, His Excellency the Minister of Interior and Minister for Narcotics Control of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr Mohsin Raza Naqvi, where we affirmed our shared commitment to strengthening security cooperation between our two countries and signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the security field,” — Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, Saudi Interior Minister

Express Tribune

• “the strength of the strategic partnership and the depth of the longstanding relations between the Kingdom and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.” — Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif

Express Tribune

• “For the first time in history, a strategic agreement has been signed between the PCB and the SACF for the construction of a modern cricket stadium in Jeddah,” — Pakistan Cricket Board

The Hindu

• “The PCB will build a cricket stadium as per international standards and with state-of-the-art facilities. All the facilities will be according to the standards of the International Cricket Council (ICC).” — Mohsin Raza Naqvi, PCB Chairman

The Hindu

The ministries will begin joint training and research programs under the security MoU. The PCB and SACF will move forward with design and construction planning for the Jeddah stadium, with the partnership aiming to boost Saudi Arabia’s readiness to host major international tournaments and support Vision 2030 objectives.

Express Tribune