India has responded cautiously to reports of a strategic mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, saying it is aware of the development and will carefully assess its implications for national and regional security.
Official response from govt
In response to media queries on Wednesday, Indian External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that the government had been following reports of the pact closely.
“We have seen reports of the signing of a strategic mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan,” Jaiswal said.
He added that New Delhi was aware this development had been under discussion for some time, formalizing what he described as a long-standing arrangement between Riyadh and Islamabad.
Implications for national, regional security
The Indian government emphasized that the defence pact would be studied carefully to understand its wider consequences.
“We will study the implications of this development for our national security as well as for regional and global stability,” Jaiswal said, stressing that India remains fully committed to safeguarding its strategic interests.
India’s assurance on national security
The spokesperson underlined that India’s security preparedness remains comprehensive and multi-dimensional.
“The Government remains committed to protecting India’s national interests and ensuring comprehensive national security in all domains.,” Jaiswal said.
On Wednesday, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia concluded a historic strategic mutual defence agreement, under which Pakistan becomes a partner in the protection of the Two Holy Mosques.
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The pact affirms Pakistan’s role alongside Saudi Arabia in defending the sacred sites and strengthens defence cooperation between the two countries. The heads of state of both nations signed the landmark agreement, with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir playing a key role in its success.
In light of current and anticipated threats and challenges, the agreement aims to enhance defence capabilities and integrate the military forces of both countries. Under its terms, any external armed attack on either nation will be considered an attack on both. This accord thus represents a significant milestone in the defence relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
The signing reflects the deep bilateral ties and security cooperation maintained over decades, including joint military training, multilateral exercises and defence industry collaboration. The agreement also serves the shared objective of promoting peace and consolidating regional and international security. For both countries, the defence pact offers substantial benefits in terms of security, economy and diplomacy.
Joint defence means that both nations will confront any threat together, with the military strength of one supporting the defence of the other.
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