India Monitors Potential Impact of Pakistan–Saudi Arabia Defense Pact
New Delhi – India’s Ministry of External Affairs has expressed concern over the recently signed Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA) between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, saying it is closely monitoring the development and its possible implications for national security as well as regional and global stability. Reacting to the pact, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote…
New Delhi – India’s Ministry of External Affairs has expressed concern over the recently signed Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA) between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, saying it is closely monitoring the development and its possible implications for national security as well as regional and global stability.
Reacting to the pact, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote on social media platform X that India was aware of growing ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and had anticipated progress in defense cooperation.
He added that New Delhi remains focused on assessing the potential impact of this agreement and reaffirmed that the Indian government is determined to safeguard its national interests and ensure security.
