Growing Ties Between Saudi Arabia - China

FreeAsia2000

Junior Member
Saudi Arabia is obviously recognising the changing multi-polar world and
presumably seeking to expand it's security ties with other states.

It's interesting that the FIRST visit is to China. I expect a good few military
deals.

This is also the first visit of a Saudi King to India in 51 years.

King to sign Saudi-China oil deals

Monday 23 January 2006, 7:48 Makka Time, 4:48 GMT

Abdullah's visit to China is the first ever by a Saudi king

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah is expected to sign a series of agreements on energy cooperation and trade during meetings in Beijing as he continues his state visit to China.

The three-day visit that began on Sunday is the first by a Saudi ruler since the two countries formed diplomatic relations in 1990, and comes as China tries to secure overseas oil and gas reserves for its power-hungry economy.

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After his talks in Beijing, Abdullah will move on to India, which like China is seeking to secure access to oil supplies to fuel its own economic expansion.

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Also is Saudi Arabia now seeking to obtain Nuclear weapons ? If Israel and Iran have them in the future it seems inconceivable that Saudi Arabia would not want it's own deterrant.

Press reports have speculated that China has approached the Saudis with offers to sell modern missile systems. The 600-km range CSS-6 and 1800-km range CSS-5 solid-fueled missiles have been mentioned.

Saudi Arabia is examining the prospect of raising the level of its strategic relations with Pakistan. The Saudis have accelerated talks with Islamabad for the purchase of Pakistani weapons as well as joint military and strategic projects. Riyad also seeks to exploit Pakistani's expertise in missiles and weapons of mass destruction. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have already developed an array of defense and military relations. But the discussions in Riyad to expand strategic ties reflect the kingdom's concerns over its deteriorating relations with the United States.

It was reported in mid-September 2003 that Saudi Arabia had launched a strategic review that includes acquiring nuclear weapons. A strategy paper being considered at the highest levels in Riyadh sets out three options:

* To acquire a nuclear capability as a deterrent;
* To maintain or enter into an alliance with an existing nuclear power that would offer protection;
* To try to reach a regional agreement on having a nuclear-free Middle East.

"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is not considering acquiring a nuclear bomb or nuclear weapons of any kind," the Saudi Embassy in London said in a statement issued on 19 September 2003. "There is no atomic energy programme in any part of the kingdom and neither is one being considered," the statement said.

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Gollevainen

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Not anymore, proplem solved. But seriosly guys, you should pay little attention to the doupleposting...your moms (me) is not alwasy there to whipe up after you....;)
 
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