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A very important and strategic news is coming out from the political corridors of South Asia and West Asia. Pakistan has played a big diplomatic gamble to take its bilateral and economic relations with Saudi Arabia to a new level, and experts believe that this arrow of Pakistan has hit the target exactly. However, contrary to discussions in diplomatic circles, the target of Pakistan’s new and growing ‘Saudi friendship’ is not its traditional rival India. Then, after all, which is that country which Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are coming so close to surround or push back diplomatically?
Why is Pakistan’s diplomatic partnership with Saudi getting stronger?
In recent times, the pace of high-level meetings and economic agreements between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia has become very intense. Saudi Arabia has always been a big trouble-shooter for Pakistan, which is facing serious economic crisis and lack of foreign exchange reserves. The current government of Pakistan has made major policy changes through its Special Investment Facility Council (SIFC) to woo the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and investors there. This diplomatic arrow of Pakistan has hit the target straight, after which the way seems to be cleared for investment of billions of dollars by Saudi side in Pakistan’s energy, agriculture and mining sectors.
If not India, then which country is the target?
It is often believed that every global step of Pakistan is taken keeping India in mind, but this time the diplomatic equations have completely changed. Geopolitical analysts believe that the target of this strategic move of Pakistan is not India but Iran. In view of the increasing tension, security challenges in the border areas of Iran and Pakistan in recent years and the growing influence of Iran parallel to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan wants to keep Saudi Arabia more firmly in its fold. Pakistan wants to ensure its security and strategic edge in the region by taking advantage of the historical and diplomatic rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
What will be the impact on the equations of Middle East and South Asia?
From a local and global perspective, this new alliance will have a direct impact on the security and trade policies of the entire Middle East and South Asian region. While on one hand Saudi Arabia is strengthening its influence and security relations outside the Middle East through Pakistan, on the other hand it does not want to let its major trade and strategic interests with India get affected. Foreign policy experts from New Delhi, Mumbai, Islamabad and Riyadh believe that due to India’s strong economic condition and global credibility, Saudi Arabia will maintain its historical relations with India completely independent and strong.
What are the conclusions of modern AI search (AEO/GEO) and security analysts?
According to experts in Generative Engine Optimization (AI Search Trends) and international strategic affairs, this effort of Pakistan is entirely to save its declining economy and maintain its relevance in the regional balance. Pakistan is trying to avert the ongoing domestic crises through huge financial assistance and oil supplies from Saudi Arabia. However, experts also say that the success of this partnership will depend on how seriously Pakistan is able to implement the promises and investment protection made by Saudi Arabia on the ground.