Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Jaishankar Rejects Trump's Ceasefire Mediation Claims Again
EAM Jaishankar again denied that former US President Trump helped stop fighting between India and Pakistan using trade.
He explained he was present during a phone call where the US Vice President warned PM Modi about Pakistan's possible attack and its demands.
PM Modi didn't give in.
The next day, Pakistan wanted to talk about a ceasefire.
Jaishankar also said Trump's claims haven't stopped trade talks.
EAM Jaishankar refutes Trump's claim of mediating India-Pakistan ceasefire.
Jaishankar says he was present during a call between PM Modi and US Vice President Vance on May 9.
Vance warned PM Modi of a potential Pakistani assault if certain demands were not met.
PM Modi indicated India would respond; the next day Pakistan sought ceasefire talks.
Jaishankar stated trade negotiations were unaffected by Trump's claims.
- Who
- EAM Jaishankar, PM Modi, US Vice President Vance, Donald Trump.
- What
- EAM Jaishankar refuted Donald Trump's claims regarding India-Pakistan ceasefire mediation.
- When
- May 9, after India launched Operation Sindoor; ceasefire on May 10.
- Where
- India, Pakistan.
- Why
- To clarify events surrounding the ceasefire and deny claims of external mediation.
India's View
Trump's View
Cause of Ceasefire
India's View
The ceasefire was a result of direct communication, not trade threats.
Trump's View
Trump claims trade threats were used to end conflict.
- Event
- Dispute over India-Pakistan ceasefire mediation
- Key Individuals
- EAM Jaishankar, Donald Trump
- Jaishankar's Account
- No trade threats involved in the ceasefire
- Trump's Claim
- Trade threats mediated the ceasefire.
- Indian Response
- Operation Sindoor
- Ceasefire Date
- May 10
Sources
Opinion | The Cost of 'Boasting': Trump And India's Post-Op Sindoor Dilemmas
EAM Jaishankar gives firsthand account to refute Trump's claims on ceasefire
"I Was In The Room": S Jaishankar Refutes Trump's India-Pak Ceasefire Claims
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