India, Sept. 25 -- India has a very close relationship with Saudi Arabia, said South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman, reflecting on the recent defence pact between Saudi and Pakistan. While the expert noted that the defence deal is significant and a "game changer", he also said that Saudi won't let it get in the way of its relations with India.

Kugelman was referring to the defence deal between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan which declares that any attack on either country will be considered an aggression against both.

"Because of these terrorism concerns and the past precedent, it's a mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan...Saudi Arabia has a strong relationship with India. It's not going to let this pact get in the way of Sau...