No Third-Party Role in Ceasefire with Pakistan, Says Jaishankar

AhmadJunaidJ&KJuly 30, 2025361 Views


   

SRINAGAR: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has denied any third-party involvement in the ceasefire with Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, clarifying that the move had no connection to trade discussions.

Speaking during Rajya Sabha’s special session, Jaishankar further said that there were no phone conversations between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump from April 22 to June 16, countering opposition allegations of US mediation tied to trade pressure.

Responding to claims raised by the Opposition, the minister reiterated India’s zero-tolerance policy on cross-border terrorism, stating that Pakistan’s actions prompted a robust military response through Operation Sindoor and that India is prepared to act again if provoked.

Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack, which he called “absolutely unacceptable,” Jaishankar said that Pakistan had crossed red line and must be held accountable. In this context, he justified the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, while stating, “Blood and water will not flow together.”

Jaishankar further criticized the original signing of the Treaty under Jawaharlal Nehru, claiming it was an act of appeasement rather than a step toward peace, and credited the Modi government with correcting past policy errors.

Highlighting India’s global diplomatic efforts, the minister said the fight against terrorism has gained international momentum thanks to India’s persistent pressure—particularly through the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). He also noted that India succeeded in getting the United Nations to designate The Resistance Front (TRF), which claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack as a proxy of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), even without a seat on the UN Security Council.


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