Saudi Arabia and Nuclear-Armed Pakistan Sign ‘Comprehensive’ Mutual Defense Pact
FDD | September 18, 2025
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- Mutual Defense Agreement: Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact on September 17, strengthening the longstanding security partnership between the two nations. “The agreement states that any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both,” a joint statement read. Asked whether the agreement meant that Riyadh now has nuclear guarantees under Islamabad’s umbrella, a senior Saudi official stated, “This is a comprehensive defensive agreement that encompasses all military means.”

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