Saudi Arabia has halted financing for major Pakistani arms deals with Sudan and Libya, signalling a strategic shift that could reshape defence dynamics in Africa.
Saudi Arabia has asked Pakistan to halt a $1.5 billion arms deal with Sudan and reconsider a $4 billion agreement linked to Libya, marking a shift in Riyadh’s regional strategy. The move led Pakistan to suspend the Sudan deal after Saudi financing was withdrawn, according to security and diplomatic sources.
“Saudi Arabia has signalled that Pakistan should terminate the deal after it dropped the idea of financing it,” a security source said. The agreements, involving fighter jets and weapons systems, were part of Pakistan’s broader effort to expand its defence footprint in Africa.
The decision reflects growing pressure on Saudi Arabia to avoid deeper involvement in African conflicts, while prioritising domestic security amid rising tensions linked to Iran and the United States. The development also casts uncertainty over Pakistan’s defence ambitions and its role in regional diplomacy.
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