On Pak def pact, India reminds Saudi to honour mutual interests

MEA says strategic partnership with the Gulf country addresses national, regional security

- JAYANTH JACOB @ New Delhi

IN yet another guarded response to the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan, New Delhi on Friday said it expects Riyadh to take note of “mutual interests and sensitivities” as the region navigates shifting security dynamics.

“Tt is multidimensional, and in recent times it has strengthened considerably. Our expectation is that our strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia will be pursued keeping in mind mutual interests and sensitivities, within the framework of this partnership,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.