Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a strategic mutual defense agreement on 17 September, under which an attack on either of the two countries would be considered an attack on both. The agreement has created a new stir in regional and global strategic equations including India. Experts believe that this step will strengthen military and political relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, while security challenges for India may also increase.

Saudi Arabia’s ambition and Pakistan’s dependence
According to well-known journalist Brahma Chelani, this agreement is not a symbol of Pakistan’s power, because the country is on the verge of financial crisis, but shows Saudi Arabia’s ambitions. Saudi Arabia wants to strengthen its regional grip using Pakistan’s military and nuclear resources and is also giving a message that it will decide his strategy himself.

Riyadh Knew India would construct the saudi-pakistan mutual defense pact as a directed to its security, Yet it is ahead. The move reflects not Pakistan’s strength – it remains on the brink of bankruptcy – but saudi arabia’s ambitions.

By binding a chronically dependent…

– Dr. Brahma cheellanyy (@chellanyy) September 18, 2025

Political message is hidden behind the decision
Chelani also said that the agreement on Modi’s birthday indicates that Saudi Arabia is carrying forward its political and strategic interests regardless of India’s sensations. India tried to form a strong relationship with Saudi Arabia through growing defense partnership and joint military exercises.

Modi has spent years wooing saudi arabia, upgrading ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership and making repeated visits, including a key trip in April. Yet, on Modi’s Birthday, Crown Prince salman delivered a nasty surprise: a saudi -pakistan mutual defense pact declaring…

– Dr. Brahma cheellanyy (@chellanyy) September 18, 2025

Pakistan gets new support
According to expert Michael Kugelman, Pakistan has entered into this agreement with a colleague who is also an important partner of India. After the agreement, Pakistan has got the support of three major powers like China, Türkiye and now Saudi Arabia. However, he believes that this agreement will not prevent India from attacking Pakistan, but Pakistan’s situation has become stronger.

Pakistan has not only inked a new mutual defense pact, it inked it with a close all that’s also a top partner of India’s. This pact would not deter India from Attacking Pakistan. But with 3 key power-china, turkey & now ksa-fitted on pak’s side, pak is in a very good place.

– Michael kugelman (@Michaelkugelman) September 18, 2025

Regional and global strategic impact
The agreement has created new security and diplomatic landscapes for India, America and other global powers. This makes it clear that Saudi Arabia and Pakistan together can affect the regional power balance and use military and political resources for their interests.

Today is the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On PM Modi’s 75th birthday, messages of wishes are coming from all over the world. The Prime Minister of every country has congratulated PM Modi on his birthday. On this occasion, the sports world also sent them wishes messages. Players like veteran Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Sania Mirza, Suresh Raina etc. congratulated him on his birthday.

Sachin Tendulkar tweeted and wrote, “Happy 75th birthday to the Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The coming year is full of health, happiness and power to take India forward.”

Wishing Honourible PM Shri @narendramodi ji a very happy 75th birthday.

May the year ahead be filled with Abundant Health, Happiness, and Strength to lead India forward.

– Sachin Tendulkar (@Sachin_RT) September 17, 2025

Sunil Gavaskar said, “I wish Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a long life, healthy and successful life. His dream of developed India will be realized before the target set by him. ”

NDTV, quoting former cricketer Virender Sehwag, wrote, “Ever since the honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come to power, he has focused on sports. His dream was that India should go to the Olympics and bring medals. Under his leadership, the budget of the Sports Ministry has also been extended under his leadership.

Former cricketer Suresh Raina tweeted, “Heartfelt greetings to our Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on his birthday. Under your leadership, India has made remarkable progress in development, global recognition and national unity. Your foresight keeps our nation towards continuous progress and prosperity, this is the wish.”

Warm wishes to our hon’ble prime minister Shri @narendramodi Ji on his birthday. Under Your Leadership, India has taken remarkable strides in developments, Global Recognition, and National Unity. May your Vision Continue to Guide Our Nation Towards Greater Progress and Prosperity… pic.twitter.com/rs5ZZDWahu

– Suresh Raina (@imraina) September 17, 2025

Sports gave best wishes on PM Modi’s 75th birthday

Former cricketer Chris Srikanth said, “I met Modi ji in the 2011 World Cup. I broke the protocol, he started a conversation by hugging. We have met on different occasions in the last several years and I praise his personality. Even at the age of 75, even at the age of 75, he is humble, he is engaged in nation building and doing tireless service for us.”

Met Modi ji in 2011 wc. I broke protocol, he broke the ice with a hug. We have met over the Years on differentials and I have come to admire the person he is at 75, Still Humble, Building The Nation & Serving Tirelessly for Us. #Mymodistory @narendramodi @Modistory pic.twitter.com/hsy9xfpm9t

– Kris Srikkanth (@Krissrikkanth) September 16, 2025

Former tennis player Sania Mirza said, “Many happy birthday wishes to our Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Every conversation with him has been inspiring for me. He is a person who takes personal interest in every person’s life. He has always offered support and help to the players of the country.”

Former cricketer Anil Kumble said, “When your Prime Minister talks to you, not only on your victory but also on your shoulder, then it is a great encouraging experience. When India lost to Australia in the World Cup final (in 2023), he immediately stood up in the dressing room. Players leave a deep impression. “