India's MEA Confirms Chinese Support to Pakistan During Operation Sindoor
Chinese claims of ‘on site support’ to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor ‘corroborates’ what was known earlier: MEA
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The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed reports of Chinese technical support to the Pakistan Air Force during Operation Sindoor, which took place from May 7 to May 10, 2025. The MEA cautioned nations supporting Pakistan about the implications for their global reputation.
- 01The MEA acknowledged Chinese support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.
- 02Operation Sindoor was a response to terrorist attacks in Pahalgam, India.
- 03The MEA warned countries about the reputational risks of supporting Pakistan.
- 04Chinese engineer Zhang Heng confirmed personnel involvement in the conflict.
- 05Operation Sindoor aimed to dismantle terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan.
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The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that recent claims by a Chinese engineer regarding Beijing's 'on-site' technical support to the Pakistan Air Force during Operation Sindoor corroborate prior knowledge. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that Operation Sindoor, which occurred from May 7 to May 10, 2025, was a precise response to terrorist attacks in Pahalgam, aimed at dismantling state-sponsored terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan. The MEA cautioned nations supporting Pakistan to consider the impact on their global reputation. Zhang Heng, an engineer from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), confirmed the presence of Chinese personnel during the operation, noting the challenging conditions faced by his team. This revelation marks the first official acknowledgment of China's involvement in the conflict between India and Pakistan.
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The confirmation of Chinese support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor could escalate tensions in the region and impact India's diplomatic relations.
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