Pakistan will provide Saudi Arabia with nuclear protection, according to a recently signed mutual defense agreement.

A close analyst to the Saudi government has announced that Pakistan's nuclear umbrella will cover Saudi Arabia, after the signing of a mutual defense treaty. The agreement, prepared for years, reflects Riyadh's expectations that India will understand its security needs. The Pakistani Minister of Defense confirmed that Pakistan's nuclear program will be available to Saudi Arabia, if necessary. This pact comes in a context of regional tensions, including a recent conflict between Pakistan and India.