Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact, analyst says India ties unaffected

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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact, stating an attack on one is an attack on both. South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman believes this "game-changer" won't harm Saudi Arabia's close ties with India. The agreement, signed after strikes on Hamas leaders, formalizes Pakistan's inclusion in the Middle East security architecture, presenting new challenges for India.


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