'Fake News': MEA rejects report that India approached Israel for defence pact after Pak-Saudi-Turkey deal
A Turkish media outlet, citing unnamed Pakistani sources, claimed India sought a defence pact with Israel to counter the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia-Turkey alliance
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has labeled as 'fake news' a viral claim that India had approached Israel to sign a defence pact following the recent announcement of the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia-Turkey security agreement. Turkish media outlet Straturka initially circulated the claim, which was subsequently amplified on social media.
The MEA's Fact Check division fact-checked the statement, sharing a screenshot of the report and labeling it as 'fake news.' A post on X, a social media platform, cautioned against malicious posts using AI to create fake content. The clarification came after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signed the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement," aimed at enhancing military cooperation and collective security among the three nations.
Pakistan's foreign ministry stated that the pact ensures any armed attack against one state will be regarded as an attack against all. India is closely monitoring the agreement and will provide updates, as confirmed by the MEA spokesperson.
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