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Pakistan Defense Minister Khwaja Asif said on Thursday that Pakistan will share its nuclear weapon with Saudi Arabia. There was a defense agreement between the two countries on Wednesday, under which, if one of the country is attacked, it would be considered an attack on both.
Asif said in an interview to Pakistani News Jio TV, “Our nuclear capacity is better than before. This agreement promises to protect the two countries. We have trend forces for war. The abilities we have will definitely be available under this agreement.”
When Asif was asked if there is a war between India and Pakistan, will Saudi Arabia join it from Pakistan? To this, Khwaja Asif said, “Of course, there is no doubt. However, he did not name any country.
Asif said- will be used for defense, not for attack
Asif said that this agreement will be used not for any attack, but for defense.
According to media reports, Saudi Arabia has given financial assistance to Pakistan’s nuclear program. Pakistan has about 170 nuclear weapons, which are almost equal to 172 weapons in India.
Asif further said that neither Saudi Arabia took the name of a particular country nor we took anyone’s name. This is just an ambrala that both have got the rule that if there is an attack on any one, then both will answer them together. Asif also said that this is no ‘aggressive agreement’, but a ‘defense system’.
Saudi-Pak Defense Corporation will develop
On Wednesday’s agreement, the two countries said in a joint statement that the agreement shows the commitment to increase the security of the two countries and establish peace in the world.
Under this agreement, Defense Corporation will also be developed between the two countries. According to Reuters, military cooperation will be done under this agreement. This includes the use of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons if needed.
On September 17, the meeting was held by Yamama Palace Crown Prince and Shahbaz Sharif of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh.
Pakistani army chief was also present at the time of the agreement.
Shahbaz Sharif was accompanied by Pakistani Army Chief Aaseem Munir, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Defense Minister Khwaja Asif, Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb and high level delegation Saudi.
At the time when this defense agreement was being signed, Pakistani Army Chief Aaseem Munir was also present there.
An official told the Reuters that the agreement has not been against a particular country or incident, but is an official form of long -lasting cooperation between the two countries.
Shahbaz Sharif and Pakistani Army Chief Aaseem Munir along with Saudi Prince Salman.
Foreign Ministry spokesman said- will investigate the impact on India
On the defense agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said
This agreement formalize the relationship already existing between the two countries. What will affect India’s national security, regional and global stability will be investigated. India is fully committed to protecting its national security and interests.
Pakistan suggested to create a force like NATO
Israel attacked Hamas Chief Khalil al-Hayya on 9 September in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Al-Hayya had survived in this attack, but 6 other people died.
After this, on September 14, many leaders of Muslim countries gathered in Doha for a special meeting against Israel. Here Pakistan suggested to make all Islamic countries a joint force like NATO.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, while referring to the possibility of creating a joint defense force, said that Nuclear Power would fulfill its responsibility with the Islamic Community (Ummah).
On Sunday, leaders from Islamic countries held a closed room against Israel.
Expert said- This agreement is not a formal ‘treaty’
Jalmay Khalilajad, who was the US ambassador to Afghanistan and Iraq, has also made a statement on the agreement. He said that although this agreement is not a formal ‘treaty’, it is considered a major strategic partnership given its seriousness.
Khalilajad further said that this agreement has been done in response to the Israeli attack in Qatar? Or it confirms the long -standing rumors that Saudi Arabia has been an undeclared ally of the Atomic weapon program of Pakistan.
Khalilajad asked if there are secret clauses in this agreement, if yes, what are they? Does this agreement suggest that Saudi Arabia no longer wants to be completely dependent on America’s security guarantee.
He said that Pakistan has nuclear weapons and missile systems that can kill the entire middle East and Israel. Some reports say that Pakistan is also developing weapons that can reach America.
Pakistan also signed a defense agreement like Saudi with America
Pakistan also signed a defense agreement like Saudi with America. The agreement was broken in 1979. Before that, there were 2 wars between India and Pakistan, but in one, the US did not directly help him.
Pakistan-American’s old defense agreement: During the Cold War in 1950, the US looked for colleagues in South Asia to prevent the expansion of the Soviet Union. At this time Pakistan adopted a military alliance with the US.
- Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement (MDAA), 19 May 1954: This was a bilateral agreement between Pakistan and the US. It had rules of mutual defense, that is, both countries will give military assistance (weapons, training, equipment) to each other. The US encouraged Pakistan to participate in collective security efforts (such as in general war), including Pakistan’s resources, military and strategic facilities. The agreement was based on the US Mutual Defense Assistance Act (1949), which provided military assistance to allies in Europe and Asia.
- Seato (1954) and cento (1955): After the MDAA, Pakistan strengthened it by joining the South East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) and Baghdad Pact (Later Cento). In the paragraphs of these organizations, there was a provision of collective response in an attack on any one, that is, an invasion of a member would be considered an attack on all (like NATO). The United States gave military assistance of over 7 thousand crores to Pakistan under them, including weapons and training.
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