Jaishankar confirms India, Pakistan directly negotiated ceasefire and de-escalation post-Operation Sindoor

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the ceasefire and de-escalation of military action between India and Pakistan were directly negotiated by the two nations, without third-party mediation. This came days after US President Donald Trump claimed that he played a key role in stopping the tensions between India and Pakistan. In an interview with the Netherlands-based broadcaster NOS, Jaishankar emphasised that India clearly communicated to the international community, including the United States, that Pakistan must directly approach India's military leadership if it wanted the firing to stop.

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