India has responded cautiously to the newly signed Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, under which either country would treat an attack on the other as an attack on itself. The Indian government says it will carefully assess the pact’s potential impacts on national security and regional stability, reaffirming its commitment to protecting its interests across all domains. While recognising that the agreement formalises long-standing defence cooperation, officials emphasise that it does not necessarily alter India’s strong bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia, especially in trade, energy, and counterterrorism. Experts suggest the pact could complicate regional dynamics—perhaps emboldening Pakistan—yet India’s diplomacy seems likely to emphasise balance, working to maintain its current strategic relationships while guarding against any shift in the security architecture of South Asia.