Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations, or Pakistani-Saudi Arabian relations, refers to the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Relations have been historically close and friendly, frequently described by analysts as constituting a special relationship. Despite Pakistan's growing relationship with Iran (see Iran-Saudi Arabia proxy conflict) and Saudi Arabia's growing relationship with India (see Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts), Pakistan has sometimes been dubbed as "Saudi Arabia's closest Muslim ally." Pakistan has, in line with its pan-Islamic ideology, assumed the role of a guardian of Saudi Arabia against any external or internal threat.