New Delhi: India has strongly reacted to reports claiming that China provided technical assistance to Pakistan during ‘Operation Sindoor’, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) saying countries that consider themselves “responsible powers” should reflect on the global impact of supporting terror-linked infrastructure.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks while responding to reports suggesting that Chinese personnel assisted Pakistan during the military confrontation that followed the Pahalgam terror attack in 2025. He said the reports merely confirmed what India had already suspected earlier.
“Operation Sindoor was a precise, targeted and calibrated response to the terrorist attacks in Pahalgam,” Jaiswal said, adding that the operation aimed to destroy terror infrastructure operating from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied territories. He further stated that nations backing such activities must consider the impact on their “credibility and global reputation”.
The controversy intensified after reports citing Chinese media claimed that engineers linked to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) had provided on-ground technical support to Pakistan during the conflict. According to reports, the support involved assistance related to Chinese-origin military equipment, including J-10CE fighter aircraft used by Pakistan’s air force.
The development has once again brought the China-Pakistan strategic relationship under scrutiny. Earlier too, Indian military officials had alleged that China shared sensitive military-related inputs with Pakistan during the conflict. A recent US Department of Defense report had also claimed that Beijing extended cyber, intelligence and diplomatic support to Islamabad.
The issue is expected to further deepen tensions in the already fragile regional security environment.