Jai Shankar Disputes Trump's Ceasefire Claim
The ceasefire agreement has been a point of contention, with Pakistan formally recommending Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in defusing tensions, while India maintains that the US President's claim is exaggerated. The true extent of Trump's involvement remains unclear, but one thing is certain - the India-Pakistan conflict requires a nuanced and multifaceted approach to resolve.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has refuted US President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, stating that it was negotiated between their respective Directors General of Military Operations. Jaishankar emphasized that the ceasefire was a result of direct communication between the two nations, contradicting Trump's narrative of personal intervention.
Jaishankar's account of the events leading up to the ceasefire highlights the complexities of the India-Pakistan conflict. He revealed that US Vice President JD Vance had warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi of a potential large-scale attack by Pakistan on May 9, urging India to accept certain conditions to prevent escalation. However, India did not concede, and Pakistan launched a large-scale attack, sparking heavy fighting between the two nuclear-armed nations.
The Indian External Affairs Minister also criticized the West for not backing New Delhi's stance on terror, calling for consistent global action against terrorism and support for victims regardless of location. He met with US officials, including Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard, to discuss cooperation on countering organized crime, drug trafficking, and terrorism, as well as the global situation and bilateral cooperation.
The dispute over Trump's role in brokering the ceasefire has significant implications for India-Pakistan relations and the global community's response to terrorism. As the situation continues to unfold, it is clear that the complexities of the conflict will require careful diplomacy and cooperation to resolve.