Pakistan will reduce dependence on Saudi Arabia
Friday, September 11, 2020
Significance
Pakistan has sought closer ties with Turkey and Iran. Meanwhile, Islamabad and Beijing are stepping up bilateral engagement, especially over the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Impacts
- China will invest in infrastructure around Iran’s Chabahar port.
- Riyadh-Ankara tensions will rise.
- Pakistan’s relations with the United Arab Emirates will deteriorate.