ISLAMABAD, Aug 09 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Sunday, stressed that the recently signed ‘Makkah Joint Defence Agreement’ (The Makkah Accord), was the culmination of years of coordination aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation and advancing peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. The Makkah Accord is the culmination of years of discussions and coordination, with a common desire to strengthen strategic cooperation in addressing multifarious peace and security challenges and advancing regional peace, stability and prosperity. The Makkah Accord does not abrogate or replace any existing bilateral or multilateral agreements between these countries, or with other countries or organisations. The Makkah Accord is purely defensive in nature. The Makkah Accord remains open to any country in the region willing to uphold its fundamental principles and resolve differences through mutual respect, cooperation and peaceful means.