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Saudi-Pakistan Defence Pact Shifts Middle East Security, Ties Riyadh To Beijing

The announcement of a mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan could have consequences that will go far beyond what is being seen as the House of Saud buying an extra insurance cover against a possible Israeli attack.

Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence pact: Declares joint response to any agresssion on either; no shift in India ties, says Riyadh

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have formalized their long-standing security cooperation by signing a ‘Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement’. This pact pledges mutual support against external aggression, marking a significant shift towards an institutionalized military framework. The agreement aims to enhance defense cooperation and strengthen joint deterrence, though Saudi officials clarify it’s not linked to recent regional conflicts or any specific country.