Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations

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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia established relations in 1947. Both countries are close allies, frequently described by analysts as constituting a special relationship. Pakistan has an embassy in Riyadh and a consulate-general in Jeddah while Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Islamabad and a consulate-general in Karachi. Saudi Arabia historically supported Pakistan in the India–Pakistan wars and conflicts in the 1960s and 1970s; however, Saudi Arabia has relatively recently shifted towards a policy of neutrality in the conflict due to stronger ties with India. Saudi Arabia has also repeatedly rejected Pakistani requests to support Pakistan and condemn India on the Kashmir conflict. Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations also deteriorated in 2015 when Pakistan refused to support the Saudi-led intervention in the Yemen civil war. However, relations between the two states were greatly strengthened after the mutual defence pact in September 2025. In August 2026, Pakistan signed the Mecca Defence Alliance...

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