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"Examining Its Implications": India On Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey's New Defence Pact

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Anushree Jonko
"Examining Its Implications": India On Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey's New Defence Pact
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India is closely monitoring a new collective defence pact signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. The Ministry of External Affairs is assessing the agreement's potential impact on national security and regional stability in West Asia.

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The pact signals a potential shift in regional power dynamics and military alliances that could affect India's strategic interests in the Middle East.

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India is keeping a close watch on the new defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, with the Ministry of External Affairs saying it is assessing what the agreement could mean for New Delhi's national security and regional stability.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Tuesday that India was studying the implications of the agreement amid the wider security turmoil in the Middle East."Regarding the agreement that was signed recently, let me say that we continue to closely follow developments in the West Asia conflict," he said."As far as this particular agreement is concerned, we are examining its implications, both from the perspective of our national security as well as considerations of regional stability, peace and stability," he stated.Jaiswal made it clear that India would respond if required to protect its interests."India remains fully committed to meeting or safeguarding its national interests and will take all necessary measures in this…

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