Pakistan's Key International Allies
Pakistan maintains strategic partnerships with several nations based on shared political, economic, and security interests:
- China: "All-weather friendship"; deep military, economic (CPEC), and diplomatic ties.
- Turkey: Fraternal relations; mutual support on Kashmir and regional issues.
- Saudi Arabia: Longstanding financial and diplomatic ally; military cooperation.
- Iran: Complex but functional neighborly ties; cooperation on borders, trade, energy.
- United Arab Emirates: Strong economic and defense collaboration.
- Malaysia: Warm political and cultural relations; OIC cooperation.
- Azerbaijan: Growing strategic partnership; mutual support in international forums.
- Uzbekistan: Expanding trade, energy, and connectivity links.
Pakistan also engages with the U.S., EU, and others on specific issues, though relationships fluctuate.