India Urges Turkey and China to Press Pakistan to End Terrorism as S-400 Downing, £300M Tourism Loss, Rafale Jets, and Warnings Escalate Conflict

On May 22, 2025, India publicly urged Turkey and China, both countries with close ties to Pakistan, to pressure Islamabad to cease its support for cross-border terrorism. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that international relations should be based on mutual sensitivities and called on Turkey to actively contribute to ending terrorism within Pakistan. This stance comes amid heightened tensions following terror attacks in Pahalgam and Turkey's explicit support for Pakistan, contrasting with China's more subtle approach. The conflict has escalated to military engagements, including the use of S-400 missile systems by India to shoot down a Pakistani AWACS aircraft at a distance of 314 kilometers during the Indo-Pak war.

India is reportedly considering acquiring additional S-400 systems. The ongoing crisis has also impacted economic relations, with Turkey facing potential losses of £300 million due to cancellations of flights by Indian tourists. Indian officials have issued stern warnings to Turkey to condemn Pakistani terrorism or face unspecified consequences. Additionally, the deployment of Rafale fighter jets by India has become a focal point, with reports indicating that a western aircraft was downed by a Chinese missile during the conflict, causing concern among French defense leadership. The Indian Foreign Minister reiterated India's readiness to target terrorists in Pakistan if necessary, and there is growing anti-Turkey sentiment within India linked to the conflict.