Both countries already share a close relationship. Back in

Both countries already share a close relationship. Back in 2020, they set up something called a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which is basically a long-term promise to work closely together on defence, trade, and diplomacy. Since then, ties between the two nations have grown stronger, and PACTS is one more step in that direction.

The two countries say the world is going through an uncertain and unstable period, and they want to protect the region from threats to peace and security. Instead of letting disputes turn into conflict, both sides say they want problems solved peacefully and fairly, following international law.