Kuwait Eyes Saudi-Style Defence Pact With Pak. Islamabad Rules Out Troops
Kuwait is reportedly seeking an expanded defense partnership with Pakistan, potentially including military personnel and equipment, in exchange for energy and investment cooperation. While Pakistan is open to strengthening ties, officials have explicitly ruled out the deployment of combat troops.
Why it matters
A deeper defense pact between Kuwait and Pakistan could significantly alter regional security dynamics in the Gulf and impact Pakistan's economic stability.
Kuwait is exploring a broader defence partnership with Pakistan that could reshape security ties in the Gulf while bringing much-needed energy cooperation and investment to Islamabad, according to a report by Reuters.Reuters cited five sources familiar with the discussions, who stated that the two countries are negotiating an expanded defence pact. In return, Pakistan hopes to secure greater cooperation on energy security and investments. However, the talks are still in their early stages and could be slowed by the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran.The discussions come at a time when Gulf nations are looking for new security partners and Pakistan is trying to strengthen its strategic and economic ties across the region.Kuwait Wants A Saudi-Style Defence PartnershipKuwait already has a defence cooperation agreement with Pakistan, focused on military training and joint exercises.
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