Shadows of Brotherhood: Pakistan–Saudi Defence Pact and the Future of Regional Power

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia’s Defense Agreement: A Simple Overview Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have shared close relations for decades, and recently they signed a new mutual defense pact . This agreement is important because it shows that both countries want to support each other in matters of security and defense. The Recent Pact The new agreement focuses on strengthening military cooperation, defense training, intelligence sharing, and joint exercises. It means that both sides will work more closely if their security is under threat. Saudi Arabia sees Pakistan as a trusted ally, and Pakistan values its bond with Saudi Arabia because of religious, cultural, and economic ties. Past Pacts This is not the first time both countries have signed such agreements: 1960 Pact : Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a defense agreement in which Pakistan promised to provide military training and experts to Saudi Arabia. Pakistani troops were stationed in the kingdom to help build its defen...