India has swiftly rebutted US President Donald Trump's claim that trade was a factor in the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, according to the sources.
India insisted on direct communication between the Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs), rejecting any third-party assurances or back-channel negotiations, reflecting its commitment to resolving conflicts through established military channels, according to the sources.
US Vice President JD Vance recently reached out to PM Modi amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan post the Pahalgam terror attack. The conversation centered around Pakistan's desire for an acceptable offer, but notably, nuclear options weren't discussed. PM Modi listened to the
The only discussions occurred between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs). This limited engagement became critical as a series of events unfolded, leading to Indian airstrikes on key Pakistani military installations.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on May 1 spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and made it clear that "India will hit the terrorists in Pakistan" after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, the sources said.
Referring to the "ceasefire" announced by Trump yesterday evening, Chidambaram narrated the chain of events leading to cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan and how they unfolded, stating that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted on X about meeting for talks between Indi
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has praised the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, commending the leadership of both nations and the US mediation that facilitated the agreement.
German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann welcomed the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, expressing relief and emphasising the importance of de-escalation amid rising tensions.
After India and Pakistan agreed to a cessation of hostilities on Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked President Donald Trump and top US officials for their role. He thanked Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their "valuable contributions to peace in
The United States has applauded India and Pakistan's decision to reach an understanding amid tensions between the two nations in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, with Vice President JD Vance praising the diplomatic efforts behind the breakthrough.
Rubio further said that he and Vice President JD Vance had been in close contact with senior Indian and Pakistani officials over the past 48 hours, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif.
As the tension between India and Pakistan continued to escalate, People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said that India should embrace its leadership role in the subcontinent and take the first step to de-escalate.