Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Pakistan in defence talks with Kuwait amid US-Iran tensions
Pakistan and Kuwait are talking about making a defence agreement.
This means they might help each other with military support and energy deals.
Pakistan is also worried about the fight between the US and Iran and doesn't want to get involved.
They have already warned Iran not to attack Saudi Arabia.
Kuwait wants Pakistan to provide military support similar to what Pakistan has agreed to do for Saudi Arabia.
This could include sending soldiers, planes, and other military equipment.
Pakistan and Kuwait have been working together on military training and exercises since 2023.
Pakistan is in preliminary talks with Kuwait for a broader defence agreement.
The agreement includes energy cooperation and investment.
Pakistan has warned Iran against striking Saudi Arabia, considering it an attack on its own territory.
Kuwait seeks military support from Pakistan similar to Pakistan's agreement with Saudi Arabia.
The proposed support includes ground troops, fighter aircraft, drones, and air defence systems.
- Who
- Pakistan and Kuwait
- What
- Negotiations for a defence agreement
- When
- Currently in preliminary stages
- Where
- Pakistan and Kuwait
- Why
- To enhance defence cooperation and address regional security concerns
- Countries Involved
- Pakistan, Kuwait, Iran, Saudi Arabia, United States
- Nature of Agreement
- Defence and energy cooperation
- Current Stage
- Preliminary negotiations
- Potential Complications
- US-Iran tensions, regional security concerns
- Pakistan's Stance
- Warned Iran against strikes on Saudi Arabia
- Proposed Military Support
- Ground troops, fighter aircraft, drones, air defence systems
- Previous Pakistan-Kuwait Relations
- Training and joint military exercises since 2023