Post-Mecca joint defence pact, India says it will protect its national interests
India is closely monitoring the new tripartite defence agreement between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that India will take necessary measures to protect its national security and regional stability.
India is committed to safeguarding its national interests and will take all necessary measures after the tripartite Mecca Joint Defence Agreement was sealed last Friday (August 7, 2026) among Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a briefing that India was keeping a close watch on the developments in the West Asian region.
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