The world's eyes were on Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman as he made two important visits this week.
The first visit that Mohammad bin Salman, popularly known as MBS, made, was to Pakistan, a country that’s still facing flak after the terror attack in Pulwama which left 40 Indian CRPF jawans dead. The second visit he made was to India, where he was personally received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“It’s not entirely clear why India would extend such an effusive welcome to the Crown Prince when there’s little to no chance of Saudi Arabia ever choosing a relationship with India over a relationship with Pakistan. Why? Well, will India send soldiers to fight in Saudi wars, like Pakistan has? Would India ever give nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia, like Pakistan is credibly expected to do if Iran goes nuclear? If the answer to any of these questions is no, then what’s the point of this enormous friendliness that’s being shown right after a terror attack?”Khemta Jose, Snr Foreign Affairs Correspondent, The Quint