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The joint statement highlighted that the agreement aims to deepen defense cooperation and bolster joint deterrence against external threats. Essentially, it formalizes a protective alliance where any attack against one country would be considered an attack on both, reminiscent of NATO’s Article 5. This kind of collective security commitment underscores the deepening partnership between two of the Muslim world's most influential countries and represents a significant evolution from their previous, more informal military ties and joint exercises.