Pakistan–NATO relations
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization—Pakistan relations are the military–to–military relations between Pakistan and the comprised 31-states military alliance, called NATO.[1]
NATO has developed relations with a range of countries beyond the Euro-Atlantic area, considering Pakistan as "partners across the globe."[1] Lobbied and with a support provided by United States Secretary of State, General (retired) Colin Powell, Pakistan is designated as a "Major non-NATO ally" as of 2004.[2][3][4][5]
Cooperation between Pakistan and NATO has occurred in several main sectors: fighting insurgency and terrorism in Bosnia and Afghanistan, military cooperation, transportation and logistics operations support to Afghanistan, non-proliferation, and others.[1] With the end of the war and China's strong influence in Pakistan, bilateral relations weakened.[6]
Military relations and understanding[edit]
Cooperation on Bosnian War[edit]
In 1994, the Pakistan Armed Forces contingent joined the United Nations Protection Forces in Bosnia (UNPROFOR) to support the NATO's operations during the Bosnian war. Reviewing and recognizing the commendable performance of the Pakistan Armed Forces Contingents as United Nations peacekeepers in Somalia and Cambodia, the United Nations requested the Government of Pakistan to contribute troops to the United Nations Protection Force in Bosnia-Herzegovina. A 3000 strong contingent consisting of two Battalion Groups and a National Support (NS) Headquarters left for Bosnia and Croatia in May 1994. In close coordination with CIA and the ISI headed the intelligence operations to curbed down the insurgency in the Bosnia.
Stability in Afghanistan and Central Asia[edit]
In 2007, the Pakistan military and NATO established the Joint Intelligence Operations Centre (JIOC), a joint initiative designed to improve intelligence coordination between NATO, ISAF and Pakistan, which was opened in Kabul. According to the NATO sources, Pakistan's continuous support for the efforts of NATO and ISAF in Afghanistan remains crucial to the success of the NATO's mission. In 2007 state visit to NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz put it:
"Pakistan is committed to a strong, stable Afghanistan. The one country that will benefit the most, after Afghanistan itself, will be Pakistan."[1]
Although Pakistan has expressed reservations with some operational issues, dialogue on Afghanistan once occupied important role with the Alliance.[1]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "NATO's relations with Pakistan". NATO Topics. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ↑ "US to designate Pakistan non-NATO ally: Powell". Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ↑ Rohde, David (March 19, 2004). "U.S. Will Celebrate Pakistan as a 'Major Non-NATO Ally'". New York Times, Pakistan. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ↑ Karen Yourish Roston and Delano D'Souza (April 2004). "Despite Khan, Military Ties With Pakistan to Grow". arms control. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ↑ "US boosts Pakistan military ties". BBC Pakistan. 18 March 2004. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ↑ Rubin, Michael (2022-12-02). "Why Pakistan Can't Be Pulled Away From China". The National Interest. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
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