Pakistan is negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait that would involve energy cooperation and investment, according to Reuters. The talks are at an early stage and could be affected by U.S.-Iran tensions. Kuwait is seeking aircraft, drones, air defence systems, and other capabilities, but Pakistan has said deploying combat troops is not currently under consideration.
The Zioneer now reports, citing Reuters, that Pakistan is negotiating an expanded defense pact with Kuwait that includes energy cooperation and investment. Kuwait is seeking to acquire aircraft, drones, air defense systems, and other capabilities, while Pakistani officials have stated that deploying combat troops is not currently under consideration. The talks are at an early stage and could be affected by ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.
Earlier today, at 16:33 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that negotiations were underway, with the talks framed as a response to ongoing Iranian strikes in the region. The initial report indicated that Pakistan was offering energy cooperation in exchange for expanded defense ties.
The Zioneer has previously reported on escalating security threats to Kuwait, including a general power outage possibly linked to a drone defense protocol on July 8, and multiple instances of hostile missile and drone fire intercepted by Kuwait's military. In July, US intelligence reportedly assessed that Iran was preparing to attack Kuwait, though the assessment was not independently confirmed. These developments have heightened Kuwait's urgency to strengthen its defense partnerships.
The negotiations remain preliminary, and no final agreement has been announced. It is unclear how the U.S.-Iran dynamic will influence the talks, and whether Pakistan will commit to the specific capabilities Kuwait seeks beyond the current scope.
4 developments
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- DevelopingPakistan’s foreign minister holding talks with US and Iran to reduce tensions, Al-Arabiya reports
Source and signal
- Internal intake