India has reacted cautiously to the signing of a landmark mutual defence agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, vowing to carefully examine its long-term implications.
External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India had been monitoring the pact, noting Riyadh and Islamabad’s talks had continued for months.
“We have seen reports of the signing of a strategic mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and are following them very closely,” he said.
Jaiswal emphasized that the government of India will study the defence agreement in detail to assess potential consequences for national security and regional geopolitical dynamics.
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He reassured that the national security India posture remains strong, stating the government is fully committed to safeguarding the nation’s strategic interests across every domain.
The defence accord, signed on Wednesday, binds Pakistan and Saudi Arabia together under an arrangement that equates aggression against one state as aggression against both.
The agreement boosts the role of Pakistan in protecting the Two Holy Mosques while reinforcing defence cooperation with Saudi Arabia through training and industry collaboration.
Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir played a crucial role in shaping the accord, which was signed during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Riyadh visit.