Pakistan-Saudi Arabia mutual defense pact: News & Discussion

[Waz]

Just some cool pictures

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I like the desert landscape.

 

[hasssanali8998]

The moment Saudi Arabia greeted PM Shahbaz with four F-15s, and PM Shahbaz arrived in a PAF Airbus A310/320 instead of a mostly used Global, hell PM Shahbaz even landed in China in a Global for the Chinese parade earlier this month, then followed by the grand reception given by the Crown Prince, I knew something was up. Literally a POTUS-kinda reception.

Plus, Saudi Arabia pouring billions and billions into the pact would surely make our alliance a force to be reckoned with, let’s goooo!!!

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rahh pfx before tejas rahhh

 

[Yasser76]

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign defence pact pledging joint response to aggression​

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday signed a “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement” in Riyadh, pledging that any attack on either nation would be treated as an act of aggression against both.

The two countries have long shared a multifaceted relationship rooted in strategic military cooperation, mutual economic interests, and shared Islamic heritage. These ties have encompassed economic assistance and energy supplies, with Riyadh being a significant source of financial aid and oil for Islamabad.

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A statement from the PM’s office announced the signing of the pact during a meeting at Riyadh’s Yamama Palace, which stated that “any aggression against either country shall be considered an act of aggression against both”.

“This agreement, which reflects the shared commitment of both nations to enhance their security and to achieve security and peace in the region and the world, aims to develop aspects of defence cooperation between the two countries and strengthen joint deterrence against any aggression,” the statement read.







The statement added that the agreement was signed on the basis of the “historic partnership extending for nearly eight decades … based on the bonds of brotherhood and Islamic solidarity, … shared strategic interests and close defence cooperation”, between Islamabad and Riyadh.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the two sides and their delegations reviewed the historic and strategic relations between both countries, along with a number of topics of common interest.

“[PM] Shehbaz Sharif … expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation to [Saudi Crown] Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud … for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to him and his accompanying delegation,” the statement read.

“His Excellency [PM Shehbaz] also conveyed his best wishes for the continued well-being of … King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, [Saudi Crown] Prince Mohammed bin Salman … and the continued progress and prosperity, for the brotherly people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

In turn, the Saudi crown prince extended warm wishes of good health and well-being to PM Shehbaz, the PM’s office said, adding that he wished for further progress and prosperity for the brotherly people of Pakistan.

Earlier, the pair met at the Yamama Palace for a meeting with the Saudi crown prince on multiple issues of bilateral interest.

The premier was welcomed by the Saudi crown prince and presented with a guard of honour.






PM Shehbaz was received by Riyadh Deputy Governor Muhammad bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz upon his arrival in the city, according to a post on X by PTV News.

Another post showed PM Shehbaz and the deputy governor having a meeting.






As soon as the premier’s plane entered Saudi airspace, “Saudi Air Force jets escorted and protected it”, state-run PTV News reported.

“This was a gesture of brotherly love and respect by the Government of Saudi Arabia. This honour in the Muslim world is the result of Allah’s blessings, Shehbaz Sharif’s diplomatic skills, and the unparalleled achievements of our Armed Forces.”






The Foreign Office (FO) said that PM Shehbaz undertook the visit at the invitation of the Saudi crown prince.

“During the visit, the prime minister will hold [a] bilateral meeting with the crown prince, to review the entire spectrum of Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations,” the statement added.






In its statement, the FO said that both leaders were expected to exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest. “The visit is expected to result in the formalisation of cooperation in diverse fields, reflecting the shared commitment of both sides to further enhance and deepen their longstanding fraternal ties,” it added.

Highlighting the “historic relationship” between the countries, the statement said that the visit will “provide an important opportunity to the two leaders to consolidate this unique partnership, while exploring new avenues of collaboration, for the benefit of the peoples of the two countries”.

The premier was accompanied by Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Environment Minister Musadik Malik and Special Assistant to PM Tariq Fatemi, state media Radio Pakistan reported.

In July, President Asif Zardari met Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al-Malki to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, economy and culture. During the meeting, President Zardari invited Saudi investors to explore opportunities in Pakistan.

PM Shehbaz had met the Saudi crown prince on a two-day official visit in June, where he thanked the Saudi leader for his role in ending the conflict between Pakistan and India in May.

 

[RajaBaja]

Such levels of hopium is lethal to a human being.

You and Arsalan are two depressed individuals. Scroll up this thread.

I had already outlined what the possible outcomes of this discussion were going to be. Obviously I couldn't say I knew the outcome as no one can say it until something is signed. Not everyone is a keyboard warrior here.

 

[SiliconBit (silicon0000)]

So will SA be involved in a war with India now?

Yes

And will Pakistan be involved in a war with Israel?

Yes

The agreement seems to be aimed as a detterance against Israel, how likely is Israel to attack SA? Weren't relations proceeding smoothly between them.

That's what Qatar used to think.

Any economic deals or FDI promised? Weapons codevelopment?

Directly, I don't think so. but Indirectly this will happen to some extent.

I'm just curious what this deal entails. And how Israel will respond.

Me too

 

[Ak01]

You and Arsalan are two depressed individuals. Scroll up this thread.

I had already outlined what the possible outcomes of this discussion were going to be. Obviously I couldn't say I knew the outcome as no one can say it until something is signed. Not everyone is a keyboard warrior here.

depressed?! Oh mate im living great. Own house, work 4 days a week, get 5 days off and make 6 figs for doing most peoples dream job. Life is good!

 

[bravo_1]

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[Yasser76]

This could be one of the best things ever to happen for the Muslim world.

My guess is this was years in the making and activated when it was required.

As some mention, it will be interesting to see the practicalities of it (equipment, personnel etc) especially as transfer of US weapons requires permission.

This is also a massive Saudi two fingers to India. Many on here doubted the Saudis and their friendship with Pakistan

 

[SiliconBit (silicon0000)]

So if India launches Sand Door 2 then it's all go from Saudi?
Just deliveries of their advanced jets would be insane.
This also seems very grey.

i would like to add a bigger gray in it.
Can this translate into a kind of 2nd strike capability?



I know i am dreaming too much

 

[Sam6536]

Yes

Interesting, they have invested a lot of FDI in India. Also a lot of Indians work there.

Now I'm curious how this would actually work out. Saudi is pretty far from here and it's not like they'll maintain airbases in Pakistan.

Is this deal meant to leverage Pakistan nukes as a cover? Or pakistan will have physical bases in Saudi. Now there's the US angle too.

Yes

This is a double edged sword to be honest. Israel will have the caucus belli then to hit Pak proper and won't PAF be stretched considering its already at war readiness with IAF?I

That's what Qatar used to think.

I always thought Israeli Saudi relations better than Qatar. Qatar always played both sides.

Directly, I don't think so. but Indirectly this will happen to some extent.

I see.

 

[Yasser76]

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Well the social media account can get fussy on the wording but the below makes it obvious.

"A statement from the PM’s office announced the signing of the pact during a meeting at Riyadh’s Yamama Palace, which stated that “any aggression against either country shall be considered an act of aggression against both”.

 

[RajaBaja]

Yes


Yes


That's what Qatar used to think.


Directly, I don't think so. but Indirectly this will happen to some extent.


Me too

1) Obviously we all know strategic defense means Pakistan will go to war with Saudia and vis-a-vis.

2) FDI will come in two wars.
- To expand Pakistan's defense industry. Our leadership wants PFX to eventually produce a 5th gen stealth so that's what we will have with J-35's. The US won't let Saudis have F-35. So now with Pakistani stealth aircrafts stationed in Saudia, they can smile and tell the Americans "it's Pakistani stuff stationed there"

- FDI in the shape of giving more Jobs to Pakistanis as well AND buying Pakistani public companies shares to transfer money here so the same large companies can expand out to the middle eastern market as well as offer more products and services locally.

 

[VectorZero]

So if India launches Sand Door 2 then it's all go from Saudi?
Just deliveries of their advanced jets would be insane.
This also seems very grey.

Saudi Arabia has significant investments in India, I don't think they will intervene but It’s possible they offered to help fund defence projects or provide financial backing for new toys, and we agreed to support the Kingdom’s security. To avoid the impression of a sell out, it was presented as a joint defence pact.

just my perspective.

 

[bravo_1]

Well the social media account can get fussy on the wording but the below makes it obvious.

"A statement from the PM’s office announced the signing of the pact during a meeting at Riyadh’s Yamama Palace, which stated that “any aggression against either country shall be considered an act of aggression against both”.

Aggression can be dealt with economic sanctions too, but for KSA-Isreal situation idk what Pakistan have other then bashing Isreal on UN...

 

[ghazi52]