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Ties built on sensitivities: India on China, Turkiye backing Pak with logistics, arms

May 23, 2025 2 min read
author Anamika Mishra [Sub Editor]
with Pakistan, sending a clear message to China and Turkey that bilateral relations must be rooted in “mutual trust and sensitivity.” This stance, particularly in the context of Operation Sindoor (May 7–10), comes amid revelations that Beijing allegedly provided real-time satellite imagery to Pakistan, while Turkiye offered direct logistical and military support, including over 350 drones and trained operatives. New Delhi's message, delivered through NSA Ajit Doval's communication with his Chinese counterpart, underscores India's firm opposition to cross-border terrorism, which remains a critical point of contention in regional diplomacy. The ongoing arms and technology transfer to Pakistan 63% of China’s and 10% of Turkiye’s arms exports between 2020–24, according to SIPRI

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