Pakistan has halted a $$1.5bn arms sale to Sudan following objections from Saudi Arabia. This decision concerns one of Pakistan's largest arms sales contracts abroad.
Reasons for suspension of the agreement
According to the information sources agencies Reuters, Pakistan decided to suspend arms exports to Sudan after Saudi Arabia raised objections to the deal. Saudi Arabia, which has close relations with both countries, has raised concerns with Islamabad about the potential consequences of such exports.
Pakistani authorities have not provided official comment on the details of Saudi Arabia's intervention. However, sources say that the decision was made against the backdrop of diplomatic consultations with Riyadh.
Details of the agreement between Pakistan and Sudan
The contract for the sale of arms to Sudan is estimated at $1.5 billion. This is one of Pakistan's largest defence export deals. It is known that the deal included the supply of various types of weapons, but the list of weapons is not officially disclosed.
The deal was supposed to be an important source of revenue for the Pakistani defence sector. However, its implementation has been postponed indefinitely.
Reaction of the parties
Pakistan has not issued an official statement on further action. Sudan also did not comment on the situation. Saudi Arabia has not publicly explained its objections.
The situation remains uncertain, and the parties refrain from public comment. Further developments will depend on diplomatic negotiations.
Context of the event
Pakistan is one of the largest arms exporters in the region, and Sudan is in a state of internal conflict. Saudi Arabia has traditionally played an important role in regional politics and security.
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