India Refutes Pakistan's False Claims About Airspace Denial for Sri Lanka Humanitarian Aid

Dec 03, 2025 10:34 am CST

India has firmly rejected Pakistan's allegations of airspace denial for humanitarian assistance to cyclone-devastated Sri Lanka, with MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirming that permission was granted expeditiously on the same day as the request. While Pakistan claimed delays exceeding 60 hours, India remains committed to supporting Sri Lanka's recovery through Operation Sagar Bandhu as the island nation confronts a disaster that has claimed over 400 lives.