India has responded to the recently signed tripartite "Mecca Defense Pact" between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, and the possibility of Bangladesh joining it.

New Delhi stated that while such an agreement or the participation of other countries is entirely their own matter, it is closely monitoring any developments that could impact India's national security.

This was stated by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in response to a question regarding Bangladesh's stance on the Mecca Defense Pact during a regular media briefing in New Delhi on Friday (August 28).

During the press conference, a question was raised regarding recent comments made by Bangladesh's Deputy Foreign Secretary Humayun Kabir and subsequently Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman concerning Dhaka's potential participation in the Mecca Pact, and what India's reaction is to the matter.

In response, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that if Bangladesh wishes to join the defense pact, it is Dhaka's own decision. Such a decision should not be a cause of unnecessary discomfort for any other country.

Highlighting the importance of regional strategic positioning, however, the spokesperson made it clear that New Delhi closely monitors any international or regional geopolitical situations that could affect India's sovereignty and national security. He stated that all necessary steps will be taken to safeguard the nation's borders and security.

The "Mecca Defense Pact" was signed in early August with the aim of strengthening joint defense among Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan.

This reaction from India comes amid growing curiosity surrounding this new equation of regional security and the stance of neighboring countries.