Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Ties and Implications on India

Recently Pakistan has reaffirmed the strength of its relations with Saudi Arabia after a diplomatic spat sparked by apparent inaction by the Gulf kingdom on the issue of Kashmir and also threatened to derail what has been one of the South Asian country's strongest alliances in the region. The long-time allies seem like drifting apart, with Saudi who prefers to build ties with India instead of criticizing it over Kashmir. In this context, let’s make an in-depth analysis of the drifting Pakistan – Saudi Arabia Ties and its possible implications in India.

Saudi Arabia - Pakistan Relations

• Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have historically held very close ties, with the former dependent on the Gulf kingdom's oil supplies and financial