Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Pakistan Seeks Defence Deals with Qatar and Turkiye
Pakistan is trying to make new military agreements with countries like Qatar and Turkiye.
They already have deals with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
The goal is to make these countries work together for defence and to get investments and energy.
Some people think this is good for security, while others worry it might not solve Pakistan's problems at home.
The deals include sharing military knowledge and resources.
Pakistan wants to be less dependent on other regions for defence.
Pakistan is negotiating defence pacts with Qatar and Turkiye.
Existing defence agreements with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Kuwait ratified the defence pact with Pakistan recently.
Framework includes training, intelligence sharing, logistics, and military manufacturing.
Pakistan seeks to attract investments and secure energy supplies through these alliances.
- Who
- Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir and defence officials
- What
- Negotiating defence pacts with Qatar and Turkiye
- When
- Ongoing, with recent developments in January and May 2024
- Where
- West Asia, involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Turkiye, Bahrain, Jordan
- Why
- To strengthen military alliances, attract investments, and secure energy supplies
Pro-Defence Alliance
Skeptical of Alliance
Military Strength
Pro-Defence Alliance
Strengthens regional security and military cooperation.
Skeptical of Alliance
Diverts resources from internal issues and may not address immediate threats.
Economic Benefits
Pro-Defence Alliance
Attracts foreign investments and energy supplies.
Skeptical of Alliance
May not guarantee economic stability or significant investment inflows.
- Countries Involved
- Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Turkiye, Bahrain, Jordan
- Defence Agreement with Kuwait
- Signed in 2023, ratified recently
- Framework of Cooperation
- Training, intelligence sharing, logistics, military manufacturing
- Duration of Kuwait Pact
- Five years
- Pakistan's Motivation
- Seeking foreign investments and energy supplies
- Potential New Alliances
- Qatar, Turkiye, Bahrain, Jordan