The Ministry of External Affairs today said it will study the implications of the strategic mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan for India’s national security as well as for regional and global stability.

In response to media queries on reports of the signing of the pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government remains committed to protecting India’s national interests and ensuring comprehensive national security in all domains.

He said New Delhi was aware that this development, which formalises a long-standing arrangement between the two countries, had been under consideration.

The “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement” was signed by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and visiting Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Riyadh yesterday.