Here is what analysts have to say about the Pakistan-Saudi defence agreement
The two countries have long shared a multifaceted relationship rooted in strategic military cooperation, mutual economic interests, and shared Islamic heritage.
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‘Doors not closed’ to entry of other Arab nations in Pakistan-Saudi mutual defence deal: defence minister
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia entered into a landmark mutual defence agreement, under which any aggression against one state will be considered an attack on both.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign defence pact pledging joint response to aggression
The two countries' Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement pledges that any attack on either nation would be treated as an act of aggression against both.
ASEAN-GCC-China: It’s time to turn vision into reality, says Malaysia PM Anwar
The Prime Minister said captains of industry must seize the opening created by political alignment and bold economic strategies.
ASEAN leaders meet China’s Premier Li and Gulf states to bolster ties
Tuesday marks the inaugural summit between ASEAN, China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)—a regional bloc made up of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the…
For talks with India, Pakistan PM Shehbaz sees Saudi Arabia as neutral venue
When it was pointed out that India intends to hold a dialogue on terrorism while Pakistan wants to focus on Kashmir, PM Shehbaz Sharif reiterated: “Kashmir, water, trade and…
Death of Bangladeshi migrants in Saudi Arabia: Human Rights Watch calls for investigation, compensation
Saudi Arabia's General Organization for Social Insurance provides mandatory coverage for work-related injuries and deaths. However, the families HRW spoke to said that accessing…
Saudis invest big in US weapons, AI as US President Trump basks in welcome
Mr. Trump welcomed a promise by Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for $600 billion in investment and quipped that it should be $1 trillion.
Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia for strengthening bilateral military ties
The talks aimed to enhance mutual relations, expand strategic cooperation, and coordinate key areas such as joint military training, education, defence industry, and military…
Indonesian haj pilgrim dies upon landing in Saudi Arabia
The 65-year-old woman from Central Java complained of feeling dizzy before she collapsed in the airplane that took her and her husband from Surakarta to Medina, Saudi Arabia.