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India Affirms Ceasefire with Pakistan Was Bilateral, Refutes U.S. Mediation Claims

Foreign Secretary Misri confirms no nuclear threats during Operation Sindoor, highlighting conventional military measures and direct DGMO talks leading to the May 10 ceasefire.

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. Reuters/File Photo
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Overview

  • India’s Foreign Secretary clarified that the May 10 ceasefire with Pakistan was the result of direct military-to-military talks initiated by Pakistan, with no U.S. involvement.
  • Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians.
  • The Indian Army intercepted Pakistani missiles and drones, including those aimed at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, showcasing robust air defense systems.
  • Government officials confirmed that all hostilities remained conventional, with no nuclear threats or strikes on Pakistan’s nuclear infrastructure during the standoff.
  • Open communication channels between Indian and Pakistani DGMOs throughout the crisis were instrumental in de-escalation and maintaining the ceasefire.