External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that he played a role in mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan and clarified that the recent ceasefire was a result of direct dialogue between the two countries without any third-party intervention.
Speaking on the matter in the Netherlands during a media interview, EAM Jaishankar said, “This is something that only India and Pakistan need to settle directly.”
He reiterated that India is open to dialogue with Pakistan, but only under serious terms that prioritise an end to cross-border terrorism. “We are always ready to talk, but the talks must be serious and should focus on stopping terrorism,” he added.