Should India be worried about the Mecca defense pact?

Deutsche Welle · Al Jazeera · first seen 18.08.2026 · updated 18.08.2026

A new defense pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey integrates Islamabad further into Middle Eastern security, raising strategic questions for India.

A defense agreement has been established between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey

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