Pakistan Supports China’s Clain of Role in Defusing Operation Sindoor Tensions
Pakistan has endorsed China’s claim that it played a role in easing tensions with India during the military standoff following Operation Sindoor in May last year. Islamabad described Beijing’s involvement as “diplomacy for peace” that contributed to regional stability.
The remarks came after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said India-Pakistan tensions were among the major global flashpoints mediated by China in 2025.
Pakistan Says China Engaged Both Sides
Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said China remained in close contact with Pakistan’s leadership throughout the crisis. He added that Beijing also communicated with Indian leaders during the critical period from May 6 to May 10, and possibly even before and after the clashes.
According to Andrabi, these diplomatic engagements helped cool tensions and restore peace in the region. He said the exchanges represented positive diplomacy focused on security and stability, and supported China’s description of its role as mediation.
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Calling it “diplomacy for peace and prosperity,” Andrabi said several international efforts, including China’s outreach, played a part in managing the conflict during what he described as “three to four fateful days.”
India Rejects Third-Party Mediation
India has consistently denied any foreign mediation in the resolution of the conflict. New Delhi maintains that the situation de-escalated through direct communication between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two countries.
Indian officials have repeatedly said there is no role for third parties in matters concerning India and Pakistan. The government has stressed that the understanding to halt military actions resulted solely from bilateral military-level talks.
Operation Sindoor and Escalation of Hostilities
India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The operation followed the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, triggering widespread outrage across India.
The strikes led to four days of intense military exchanges between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. The confrontation ended on May 10 after both sides agreed to stop military actions.
During the clashes, Pakistan used Chinese-origin military equipment, underlining its reliance on Beijing for defence technology and strategic support.
China Highlights Diplomatic Influence
Speaking at a symposium in Beijing earlier this week, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi listed India-Pakistan tensions among several international hotspot issues where China claimed to have played a mediating role in 2025.
While Pakistan has welcomed this characterisation, India’s firm rejection of third-party involvement highlights continuing differences over how the standoff ended and the role external powers played in reducing tensions.
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