Saudi Arabia–Pakistan Defense Pact: Why Experts Call It a Major Setback for India
On 17th September 2025, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defense agreement that has shaken geopolitical circles across South Asia and the Middle East. The deal, signed in Riyadh between Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), commits both nations to stand together in the event of external aggression.