External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has firmly dismissed any speculation that US President Donald Trump had a hand in brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan to end Operation Sindoor.
“There was no call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump between April 22 (the Pahalgam attack) and June 17 (the ceasefire)... and at no stage was there any link between trade and what was going on…” Jaishankar stated on Monday evening during a heated parliamentary debate on Operation Sindoor.
Trump’s claims on ceasefire mediation rejected
Jaishankar’s remarks come in response to President Trump’s assertion that he persuaded Delhi and Islamabad to halt escalating tensions following missile strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Previously, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi had said Trump had claimed on 26 occasions that he used trade deals to bring about the ceasefire.
PM Modi praises defence minister, external affairs minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in the Lok Sabha for articulating the outcomes of Operation Sindoor and highlighting India’s diplomatic efforts on the global stage.
Applauding Jaishankar’s remarks, PM Modi said, “The speech by EAM Dr.Jaishankar Ji was outstanding. He highlighted how the world has clearly heard India's perspective on fighting the menace of terrorism through Operation Sindoor.”
Defence Minister: Operation Sindoor Achieved Objectives
Opening the debate on Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that India is prepared to go to any extent to eradicate terrorism.
He explained that Operation Sindoor, launched to dismantle terror infrastructure in Pakistan, is currently paused as the armed forces have achieved their objectives. However, he cautioned that the operation could resume if Islamabad undertakes any hostile actions.
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