Pakistan-KSA

History---Middle Ages; when Arab traders

were the main supply chain of silk, saffron,
spices, cotton and other goods between
Pakistan and Europe through the silk route,
over centuries of history exist in relations
between the two lands.
Two Holy Cities<Makkah /Madina>
1965 & 1971 Wars--------------Domestic and
Financial help
. Golden Era of Shah Faisal
Pakistani role in development of Saudi
----Pakistan has provided assistance in the
field of Science & Technology , infrastructure
development and many more fields
--Pakistan is providing training facilities to
Saudi Armed forces.
Gulf War----Some 5,000 Pakistani troops were
stationed in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab
Emirates as part of the U.S.-led Persian Gulf
War efforts in 1990
NUCLEAR DEAL----One of the more
significant cooperation has been the Pakistan

Saudi Arabia inter-linkages in respect of

Saudi Arabias plans for nuclear weapons
--Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in
Pakistans nuclear weapons program .
---1998-Pakistan responded to India nuclear
test due to which western sanctions were
imposed.
Saudi Arabia supplied free to Pakistan
50,000 barrels of oil per day.
--contingency plans exist for Pakistan to
provide nuclear weapons to Saudi Arabia at
short notice.
---2003-Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz
approved continuation of free crude oil.
-----Saudi oil deliveries were part of strategic
relationship in which Pakistan provided
technical help and nuclear umbrella.
1990 ONWARDS
--Longstanding and intimate relationship
between both countries.
--Nuclear deterrence for Saudi against a third
party.
-- Faced common enemies in the past
successfully-IRAN
Face a common enemy today in the face of al
Qaeda
--In turn, Pakistan has provided military aid
and expertise to the kingdom for decadesclose ties between militaries today.
--Saudi Arabia is one of the worlds largest
arms importers and Pakistan is seeking to

wean it off its traditional European and US

suppliers.
--Both were supporting Taliban but in 2001
Saudia broke ties with Taliban.
AID
--More aid received compared to any other
country in Arab world.
--2001- 380billion soft loan given to support
budget of Pakistan(200 million-budget
spending,100 million for fertilizers, 80 million
for financing hydro power project).
2003-deferred payments of $2 billion by
Pakistan turned into grants
2006-aid and free trade Pakistan is a GCC
member.
2005 earthquake -Saudi Arabia topped the
list of donor countries.
Official aid followed by large investments
from Saudi princes and from religious
institutions e.g. Pakistani madrassa
educational system, for instance, is Saudi
funded by private donors.
In 2005-2006 -272 million of Foreign direct
Investment.
CHEQUE BOOK-DIPLOMACY
2006 Republic Day Diplomacy Move.
A complicating factor on the horizon is the
warming up of ties between Saudi Arabia and
India. The Kingdom is Indias largest supplier
of crude oil and host to more than a million
workers. Symbolizing a new interest in India,
King Abdullah witnessed the Republic Day
military parade in 2005 from the Red Fort in
Delhi.
Presently..Manmohan visits Saudia
India wants Saudi Arabia to to pressure
Pakistan on Anti-Indian terrorism.
HOW WILL THIS EFFECT OUR RELATIONSHIP
WITH SAUDI ARAB ?
Pakistan Foreign Policy ..Provoked
Palestine !
. Geographical Disintegration.10,000 square
miles at present) land at the eastern end of
the Mediterranean Sea.
Israeli occupancy major land marks under
control around 78% of the land.
Autonomous regions under the control of the
Palestinian .
Gaza strip occupies an additional 141 square
miles south of Israel --Timeline ....The
relation holds firm.
Since its creation Pakistan have placed a
biased relation for the Palestinian Muslims
Quaid-i-Azam vehemently opposed the
partition of Palestine and the establishment
of Israel in 1948

Quaid-i-Azam expressed his surprise and

shock on the UNs decision to approve of the
partition of Palestine
Cable sent to President Truman urging him
to uphold the rights of the Arabs Pakistani
stands firm.
Pakistan and Israel have continuously
wavered over the last few years.
Islamabad advocates for an independent
Palestinian state and an end to the on-going
Israeli illegal occupation of its territories.
Does not consider to recognize the so-called
State of Zionist regime.
Advocating a two state solution as the best
solution to the conflict.
Recognizes since the Palestinian Declaration
of Independenceon November 15, 1988.
Palestinian President, Mahmud Abbas, also
paid an official visit to Pakistan in 2005.
Political talks with the Pakistani leaders
regarding the current situation of the Middle
East and the peace process between
Palestine and Israel.
. Abbas thanked Musharraf and the people of
Pakistan for their continued and devoted
support to the Palestinian cause.
Pakistan UAE relations
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a
federation of seven states, termed emirates,
which are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman,
Umm al-Quwain, Ras al-Khaimah and
Fujairah.
The United Arab Emirates has the world's
seventh largest oil reserves and possesses
one of the most developed economies in the
Middle East.
Pakistan and the UAE enjoy extremely close
relations, founded on deep-rooted cultural
affinities, shared faith and traditions, as also
geographic proximity and identity of
interests.
UAE has been a major donor of economic
assistance to Pakistan.
Example Sheikh Zayed International Airport
in Rahim Yar Khan.
UAE has emerged as one of Pakistan's major
economic and trading partners

Iraq, Kuwait and Syria

Iraq
Baghdad pact.
1967 Six day war and honoring of Flt. Lt.
Saiful Azam.
Stance of both states on Wars.
Indo -pak war.

UAE and Pakistan share strategic partnership

and diplomatic relations are based on mutual
respect, cooperation, coordination and
commitment.
UAE in Pakistan: United Arab Emirates is the
largest single investor in Pakistan, which is
reflective of the close relationship between
the two countries.
Economic Partnership: UAE is the third
largest trading partner of Pakistan. Win-win
position for both the countries.
Largest privatization deal was finalized
between Etisalat and PTCL.
Many other UAE based companies working in
Pakistan including PARCO, Wateen, EMAAR
etc.
A Second home: There are already around
700,000 Pakistani Expatriates living and
working in the UAE.
. A friend in need: UAE launches its program
for reconstruction of earthquake affected
areas in Pakistan, October 2005.
The UAE government immediately pledge $
100 million towards Presidents Earthquake
Relief Fund
UAE is a founding member of Friends of
Democratic Pakistan which seeks to help
Pakistan address its security, development,
energy and institution building challenges.
Cooperation continues.
UAE will extend its support to Pakistan in
order to counter extremism and terrorism.
However UAE continues to follow a very
careful path on issues of conflict between
Pakistan and India. On the Kashmir issue the
press in the UAE has strict instructions to
follow a moderate middle path.
Sheikh Muhammad bin Rashid al Maktoum
affirmed his strong commitment towards the
strengthening of bilateral relations with
Pakistan.
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari termed the
relations between the UAE and Pakistan as
"outstanding historic and based on cultural,
religious and historical ties.

Iran Iraq war

Gulf war and Break down of relations .
Kuwait
1963 Economic cooperation
Trade established
1983 Agreement for promotion of capital
movement

1991 Pakistan Opportunity during Iraq Kuwait

Conflict.
Syria-1970 Diverging Interest
1973 Yom Kippur War

1974 Measures to improve Economic

Cooperation

2000. Chance for Funeral Diplomacy

MISSED