U.S. President claimed credit for mediating a May 10 ceasefire between India and Pakistan, but this has been rejected by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
India stated the ceasefire talks happened directly between the military officials of both countries, not through U.S. mediation.
The ceasefire was requested by Pakistan after India’s military strikes on Pakistani bases during Operation Sindoor.
India maintains its position of rejecting third-party mediation on bilateral issues, especially with Pakistan.
Trump’s comments about offering mediation for Kashmir and suggesting trade-related threats were seen as a violation of India’s policies.
The MEA also denied any trade-related discussions were involved in the ceasefire deal.
Trump’s comments on nuclear war and a possible meeting between Modi and Sharif were seen as trivializing the seriousness of the India-Pakistan conflict.
India is now questioning why Trump’s stance on this issue has shifted from earlier support, especially amid growing China-Pakistan ties.
India must ensure that its concerns over cross-border terrorism are not overlooked by any country, including the U.S.
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