Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed an important security agreement on 17 September (Wednesday), under which the two countries said that the attack on each one would be considered an attack on both. This deal will strengthen Saudi’s security through Pakistan’s nuclear weapons options.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif signed the agreement in Riyadh, which further strengthens the defense relations of the two countries. The agreement includes things like mutual defense, nuclear security and financial assistance. Saudi also gave Pakistan a loan of $ 3 billion, which will support Pakistan’s economy.

This deal will strengthen the anti-Iran strategy

Experts say that this deal strengthens the anti-Iran strategy. Saudi described it as essential for regional peace, but it is also aimed at controlling the threat of Iran’s nuclear program and Huti rebels. The agreement came a week after the attack on Israeli’s Qatar, when Gulf countries felt less confident in American security. In such a situation, Saudi turned to Pakistan for not getting security guarantee from America. However, the question is also arising that if Iran-Saudi war happens, will Pakistan be involved in the war against Iran on behalf of Saudi.

Who is more powerful in Iran and Pakistan?

According to Global Firepower 2025 data, many interesting facts have emerged compared to military power between Iran and Pakistan. Pakistan’s population and active military forces are more than Iran. Pakistan has 654,000 active soldiers, 550,000 reserves and 500,000 paramilitary, while Iran has 610,000 active soldiers, 350,000 reserves and 220,000 paramilitary forces. However, Iran’s defense budget is around $ 15.45 billion, which is twice the $ 7.64 billion of Pakistan. Iran also has a lot of capacity of natural resources, oil and gas reserves.

Pakistan’s dominance is visible in terms of air and land power. Pakistan has about 1,399 aircraft and 2,627 tanks, while Iran has 551 aircraft and 1,713 tanks. Iran has more number of submarines in naval power (8 vs. 8 of Pakistan), while Pakistan has more total number of ships. This comparison shows that the balance of power between the two countries is quite important at the regional level and the strength and weaknesses of both have to be taken into account in any conflict.

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China Helped Pakistan during Operation Sindoor: Recently, Indian Army Deputy Chief Lieutenant General Rahul R.K. Singh said in an important statement that Pakistan got full support of China during Operation Sindoor. He alleged that China used this struggle as a “live lab”, in which it tested many of its defense systems and gave live inputs to Pakistan from satellite. When a response was sought from China’s Foreign Ministry on this issue, spokesperson Mao Ning called China-Pakistan defense cooperation “general and not against any third party”.

China supported Pakistan satellite?
According to General Rahul Singh, China gave military technical assistance to Pakistan during the four-day military conflict between Indo-Pak. He said that China used its satellites to monitor the activities of the Indian Army. Gave real time input to Pakistan. Even when the ceasefire was being discussed between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan, China was still helping Pakistan. It is an example of a borrowed knife policy with a rented knife, one of the ancient 36 strategies of China.

China’s response
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said that he is not familiar with the information issued by General Rahul Singh. Pakistan and China are traditional friends and their defense cooperation is common, which does not target a third country. China considers India and Pakistan as important neighbors and has been working to maintain regional peace and stability.

Statement of statement towards India-China relations reform
Mao Ning further said that the relations between China and India are currently at a sensitive and critical point. Beijing wants to work towards positive and stable relations with India. China has closely followed the incidents of Indo-Pak conflict in recent weeks and months and tried to promote peace-talks.

China’s role in regional peace
China reiterated that it supports efforts to resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation between India and Pakistan. Beijing will play a creative role in this direction so that peace remains in South Asia.

Did not answer on Rafael’s question
Mao Ning refused to comment on the reports that claimed that after the India-Pakistan tension, China has instructed its embassies to doubt the ability of Rafale fighter jets made in France. He briefly said, I do not know what you have mentioned.