Saudi Arabia urged to respect India's 'sensitivities' following agreement with Pakistan
In a significant development, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a pact on Friday. This agreement states that any aggression against either Saudi Arabia or Pakistan shall be considered an aggression against both countries.
The pact was signed amid diplomatic upheaval in the Middle East, and it comes just months after a deadly India-Pakistan conflict. The neighbours, India and Pakistan, have fought three major wars and numerous clashes, including a heavy conflict in May, which was their heaviest fighting in decades. Pakistan, with an army of over 600,000 soldiers, defends itself against its larger adversary, India.
India and Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, have a wide-ranging strategic partnership that has deepened considerably in the last few years. This year, they agreed to boost cooperation in supplies of crude and liquefied petroleum gas. Saudi Arabia is one of the top exporters of petroleum to India.
The Indian foreign ministry is studying the implications of this pact with Saudi Arabia. The Indian foreign ministry spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, stated that the strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia should keep in mind mutual interests and sensitivities. India hopes that Saudi Arabia keeps in mind their common interests and sensitivities, but the name of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesman who made this statement is not explicitly mentioned in the provided search results.
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has mentioned joint projects in refineries and petrochemicals with Pakistan in the past. However, the current political climate between the two nations remains unclear.
As the region continues to navigate complex political dynamics, the pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan adds another layer to the geopolitical landscape. Both countries have stated that they are committed to maintaining peace and stability in the region. The implications of this pact on India, Pakistan, and the wider Middle East will be closely watched in the coming months.
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