India’s Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday strongly criticised China and Turkey for their continued support to Pakistan, urging both countries to pressure Islamabad to end cross-border terrorism.
During a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated India’s expectations from Turkey regarding Pakistan’s terror activities, saying, "We expect Turkey to strongly urge Pakistan to end its support for cross-border terrorism and take credible, verifiable action against the terror ecosystem it has harboured for decades. Relations are built on mutual sensitivity to each other’s concerns."
Jaiswal also addressed India’s decision to suspend security clearance for Turkish aviation firm Celebi, noting that the matter had been discussed with the Turkish Embassy. "I understand this decision was taken by Civil Aviation Security," he said, without providing further details.
On China’s position, the spokesperson revealed that India’s National Security Advisor had conveyed New Delhi’s firm stance against cross-border terrorism during a conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on 10th May 2025. "The Chinese side is well aware that mutual trust, respect and sensitivity remain the foundation of India-China relations," Jaiswal added.
Responding to questions about former US President Donald Trump’s claims of mediating reduced tensions between India and Pakistan, Jaiswal reiterated India’s consistent position that any engagement with Pakistan must be bilateral. "At the same time, talks and terror cannot coexist," he emphasised. The spokesperson outlined India’s conditions for dialogue with Pakistan, stating willingness to discuss the handover of listed terrorists whose names were previously shared with Islamabad. Regarding Jammu and Kashmir, he made clear that any bilateral discussion would focus exclusively on Pakistan vacating illegally occupied Indian territory.
Jaiswal also linked the implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty to Pakistan’s counter-terrorism actions, stating it would remain in abeyance until Islamabad "credibly and irreversibly" ends its support for cross-border terrorism. Concluding his remarks, he quoted the Prime Minister’s famous statement: "As our Prime Minister has said, ‘Blood and water cannot flow together.’" The comprehensive briefing underscored India’s firm stance that normalisation of relations with Pakistan remains contingent on concrete action against terrorism.
