In a surprise move, Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia deepened their strategic ties by signing a comprehensive defence deal. The two key Islamic nations, one with the Islamic heritage and religious sites and the other with nuclear bombs elevated their defence relation by adding a clause in this pact that declares that 'any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both. ' According to the defence pact, Pakistan's nuclear umbrella will now shield Saudi Arabia in West Asia. The joint statement following the official visit noted that Sharif arrived in Riyadh on the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, with the two leaders convening at the Al-Yamamah Palace....
Pakistan – Saudi Defence Pact is More Beneficial to Saudi than to Pakistan
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Anmol Kumar
Anmol Kumar currently works as an Assistant Editor at Defence and Security Alert (DSA) Magazine. He holds a Bachelors in Persian language from Jawaharlal Nehru University and Masters in International Relations from Pondicherry University. He is well known for his research and analyses on topics like defence strategy, geopolitics, West Asia and anything that falls under the purview of international relations.
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