Similarly, Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman welcomed the pact and called for the inclusion of Qatar, Bangladesh, Iran, Malaysia and Indonesia. "The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement is a significant milestone in the country's history; it is a historic development that will further strengthen our defence capabilities," Bilawal wrote on X. He said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had considerable potential to provide leadership to the Muslim Ummah, while the trilateral pact reflected JUI-F's manifesto and political outlook. JI Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman also welcomed the trilateral defence agreement, saying it would help reduce Pakistan's dependence on its adversaries. Hafiz Naeem said that bringing all Muslim countries into the agreement could ultimately lead to the formation of a strong bloc.