India reacts to Turkey-Pakistan-Saudi defence deal: 'Closely following the development'
The development is significant for India as, according to Pakistan's foreign ministry, the agreement treats an attack on any one member as an attack on all
The Indian government has expressed its intent to "closely follow" the recently signed defence agreement among Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. The trilateral pact was formalized during a meeting in Saudi Arabia involving Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Amidst escalating regional security concerns, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that India is vigilant and will provide updates on the matter. The agreement aims to bolster collective defense against aggression, with any armed attack against one of the three signatories being considered an attack on all.
The announcement comes in the wake of increasing security threats in the region, as Saudi Arabia has faced attacks on its critical infrastructure and oil facilities, primarily due to Iran's conflict. India's interest in the defense deal is driven by the potential for joint military exercises, technology transfers, and intelligence sharing among the three nations.
Saudi Arabia's pursuit of diverse defense partnerships is a significant factor in the formation of this agreement, particularly given its vulnerability to attacks. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had previously signed a mutual defense pact in September 2025, which treats an attack on either nation as an act of aggression against both, thereby strengthening their security cooperation.
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