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Tri‑Nation ‘Mecca’ Defence Pact Claimed by Pakistan Raises Questions for India

Tri‑Nation ‘Mecca’ Defence Pact Claimed by Pakistan Raises Questions for India

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said a new agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkey treats an armed attack on one as an attack on all, while broadening defence cooperation. The development, if realized, carries strategic implications for India and is prompting regional debate.

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Mecca defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey raises strategic questions for India