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India Assessing Implications of New Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

Hindustan Times2h
THE BRIEF
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India is evaluating the national security implications of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye on August 7, 2026.

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The trilateral pact stipulates that an armed attack against any one of the three member states will be considered an attack against all of them.

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External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India will take all necessary measures to safeguard its interests while monitoring regional stability in West Asia.