New Delhi. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), there is no truth to reports that a defense agreement between Israel and India was initiated following the formation of a new security framework between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, or due to pressure from a coalition of these countries. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal termed all reports and claims of an Israel-India deal being initiated due to pressure or a coalition of the three countries as “fake news.” This claim originated from the Turkish media outlet Straturka and subsequently spread rapidly on social media.
Was fake content being spread on social media generated by AI?
The report, quoting unidentified Pakistani sources, claimed that New Delhi had initiated talks with Tel Aviv on a defense agreement to counter the three-nation alliance. The MEA’s fact-checking unit shared a screenshot of the news, calling it “fake news.”
The Ministry of External Affairs’ fact-checking wing issued a warning on social media, warning people to be wary of malicious posts that use AI to create fake content.
Is there a defense agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey?
This reaction comes after the signing of the “Mecca Joint Defense Agreement” between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. This agreement aims to strengthen military cooperation and joint security between the three countries. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, the agreement aims to strengthen collective deterrence. Under this agreement, an armed attack on any of the three countries will be considered an attack on all three. The agreement also provides for increased defense cooperation in various areas.
Is India monitoring this trilateral agreement?
On Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs stated that New Delhi is closely monitoring developments regarding the trilateral agreement. At the weekly media briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is monitoring developments and will continue to share further information.
Is the Modi-Netanyahu conversation related to the defense agreement?
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Thursday. The two leaders reviewed ways to advance the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and bilateral cooperation in various fields.
At Friday’s press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal clarified that the call was made from the Israeli side. He said that during the conversation, ways to further strengthen the relations and friendship between the two countries in various fields were discussed.