Is the Mecca Defence Pact a Threat to India? Ambassador Puri Answers

Is the new Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkey defence pact a threat to India – or is there more to the alliance than meets the eye?

What happened

Ambassador Puri additionally explains why India should be cognisant but not alarmed, strengthen its presence in the Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea and Red Sea, and continue pursuing strategic autonomy and multi-alignment. Prabhu Chawla and Ambassador Puri additionally discuss India's ties with Saudi Arabia, Iran and Israel, Pakistan's growing geopolitical relevance, Trump's position, and the diplomatic choices India faces as tensions continue to reshape the Middle East. Watch the full episode of TNIE Global Discussions now.

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