Collaborative alliance to prioritize shared benefits and concerns, MEA addresses Saudi-Pakistan Defence Accord
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has responded to the formalisation of the long-standing arrangement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, known as the 'Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement.' During a weekly press conference on Friday, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal acknowledged the development and emphasised India's awareness of the pact.
According to the MEA, the 'Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement' pledges that any aggression against either Saudi Arabia or Pakistan will be treated as an attack on both nations. This arrangement has been noted by the MEA, and while it does not indicate any change in India's strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia, it does suggest concern about the implications of the pact for India's national security and regional and global stability.
India will closely study the pact's implications for India's national security and regional and global stability. However, the MEA's statement does not specify the nature of the ramifications that it will examine. In recent weeks, there are no publicly available reports indicating that Indian government representatives have directly contacted Saudi Arabia to discuss the national security implications of the pact.
Despite the development, the MEA's statement does not mention any direct impact on India-Saudi Arabia relations. India and Saudi Arabia have a deepened strategic partnership over the years, and the MEA's remarks do not suggest any immediate change in this relationship.
The MEA also mentioned regular consultations with the United Arab Emirates and recent teleconferences between the Emir of Qatar and India's Prime Minister. These consultations underscore India's commitment to maintaining strong relationships with its regional partners.
MEA Jaiswal stated that India's strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia will keep in mind mutual interests and sensitivities. He also emphasised that India's national security remains paramount in light of this development. The MEA will closely examine the potential ramifications of this arrangement for India's national security, reiterating its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the nation.
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