The Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India addressed Unstarred Question No. 1303 in the Lok Sabha on February 6, 2026, regarding the "Growing Alliance Between Pakistan, China and Bangladesh." Dr. Mohammad Jawed inquired about the government's awareness of this alliance, its perceived economic and security threats, and the international steps taken to counter actions harmful to India's interests. The Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, responded that the Government of India constantly monitors developments bearing on India's security and economy and takes necessary measures to safeguard it, including developments in its immediate neighbourhood. India engages with regional partners to ensure its security and economic interests are respected and advanced, remaining committed to protecting India's national interests and ensuring comprehensive national security across all domains.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of External Affairs: Indian government ministry responsible for foreign relations.
Pakistan: A neighboring country mentioned in the context of a growing alliance.
China: A neighboring country mentioned in the context of a growing alliance.
Bangladesh: A neighboring country mentioned in the context of a growing alliance.
India: The country whose interests are potentially affected by the alliance.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 1303
ANSWERED ON- 06/02/2026
GROWING ALLIANCE BETWEEN PAKISTAN, CHINA AND BANGLADESH
1303. DR. MOHAMMAD JAWED
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has taken note of the growing alliance
between Pakistan, China and Bangladesh considering India's shares most
of its international border with them;
(b) if so, the perceived economic and security threat looming out of the
growing alliance; and
(c) the steps has been taken by the Government internationally to counter
any actions by the trio that could harm India’s interest?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)
(a to c) The Government of India constantly monitors all developments
having a bearing on India’s security and economy and takes all necessary
1measures to safeguard it. This includes developments in our immediate
neighbourhood. India continues to engage with regional partners with a
view to ensure that its security and economic interests are respected and
advanced. The Government remains committed to protecting India’s
national interests and ensuring comprehensive national security across
all domains.
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