# How does India view the Mecca pact?

An episode of [In Focus by The Hindu](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1494440867), 12 Aug 2026, 42 min.

Audio: https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/THGU1899047282.mp3

The Mecca Defence Pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan marks a significant shift in West Asia’s security landscape. What does the agreement mean for India, and could it reshape the regional balance of power? In this episode of In Focus, we look at how India views the Mecca Pact, its implications for India-Pakistan tensions, Türkiye’s role, Saudi Arabia’s strategic calculations, and the possibility of a new security architecture in West Asia. Guest: Stanly Johny, International Affairs Editor at The Hindu Host: Smriti Sudesh Producer: Shiksha Jural Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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