Srinagar: The Government of India has firmly denied any role of foreign countries, including the United States, in brokering the recent ceasefire with Pakistan. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, the Ministry of External Affairs said the decision to halt military operations on May 10, 2025, was entirely based on India’s own strategic considerations.
The Ministry clarified that the ceasefire was the result of direct communication between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan, a conversation that was initiated by Pakistan.
The reply noted that India had already achieved its objectives by May 8, two days before the ceasefire took effect. These included the targeted destruction of terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) believed to be linked to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.
“This was a focused, measured and non-escalatory response, carried out with clarity and restraint,” the government said.
While acknowledging that India had diplomatic conversations with several countries, including the US, the government rejected speculation that any foreign power influenced its decision to cease military operations. It also dismissed reports suggesting that the US linked trade discussions to the ceasefire.
On May 9, a day before the ceasefire, India had informed US Vice President J.D. Vance that it would respond firmly if Pakistan chose to escalate.
Reiterating its longstanding position, the Ministry said, “There will be no third-party mediation on the Kashmir issue. All outstanding matters with Pakistan will be addressed bilaterally.” It added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had personally conveyed this position to the US President.
