India Rebuffs US Mediation Claims in Pakistan Military Standoff
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar definitively rejects claims of US-mediated India-Pakistan de-escalation, emphasizing national sovereignty and bilateral conflict resolution protocols.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressing the Rajya Sabha on India-Pakistan relations
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has firmly rejected claims of US involvement in India-Pakistan military de-escalation, emphasizing national sovereignty in a manner reminiscent of historical instances of nations asserting their independence in diplomatic matters.
No Modi-Trump Communication During Critical Period
Speaking before the Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar definitively stated that no telephone conversation occurred between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump from April 22 to June 16. This declaration comes amid growing scrutiny over international mediation claims, echoing the principles of institutional transparency and accountability in diplomatic affairs.
India's Firm Stance on Bilateral Resolution
The minister's statement reinforced India's unwavering position against third-party intervention, demonstrating a commitment to direct diplomatic channels that mirrors successful approaches seen in other international diplomatic resolutions.
Key Points of Clarification:
- No phone conversations between Modi and Trump during the critical period
- Formal military de-escalation requires direct Pakistan DGMO channel communication
- Multiple nations received consistent messages about India's rejection of external mediation
- May 9 conversation with US Vice President Vance confirmed India's stance on proportionate response
Pahalgam Attack Context
The minister characterized the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 civilian lives, as crossing India's "red line." The attackers' methodology of faith-based targeting represented a direct threat to regional stability and economic recovery efforts in Jammu and Kashmir following Article 370's revocation.
"We will respond to bullets with missiles," Prime Minister Modi reportedly stated during his conversation with US Vice President Vance, underlining India's commitment to proportionate response.
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