Ceasefire worked out directly between India, Pak: Govt after Trump says US mediated talks
In a significant development, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has revealed that the ceasefire between India and Pakistan was “worked out directly” between the two countries, contradicting President Donald Trump’s statement that the US mediated the talks.
The development came after Trump tweeted on Friday that the US had brokered a ceasefire between the two countries. However, the Indian government has clarified that the ceasefire was indeed a direct outcome of talks between India and Pakistan, with no US mediation involved.
According to the MIB, Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called his Indian counterpart after which the ceasefire was agreed upon. This clarification was made in a post on the MIB’s official Twitter handle on Saturday.
The tweet read, “The DGMOs of India and Pakistan spoke to each other and agreed on a ceasefire. No third party was involved. The ceasefire was worked out directly between the two countries.”
This development has sparked a debate over the role of the US in the ceasefire talks. Trump’s tweet had created the impression that the US had played a crucial role in brokering the peace agreement, which has now been refuted by the Indian government.
The ceasefire between India and Pakistan came into effect on February 25, following a series of skirmishes and exchanges of fire along the Line of Control (LoC). The development has been seen as a major step towards reducing tensions between the two countries, which have been engaged in a bitter standoff since the Pulwama terror attack in February last year.
The Indian government has been wary of Pakistan’s intentions and has accused the country of actively supporting terrorism and sponsoring cross-border attacks. In the past, India has also accused Pakistan of using terrorism as a state policy to destabilize the region.
Pakistan, on the other hand, has repeatedly denied any involvement in terrorism and has maintained that it is committed to reducing tensions with India. The country has also been seeking a dialogue with India to resolve outstanding issues, including the Kashmir dispute.
The ceasefire agreement has been seen as a significant step towards reducing tensions between the two countries and has been welcomed by many in India and Pakistan. The development has also been seen as a major diplomatic victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has been seeking to build a strong narrative around India’s national security.
However, not everyone is convinced that the ceasefire is a result of direct talks between India and Pakistan. Some have questioned the Indian government’s clarification, stating that it may be an attempt to downplay the role of the US in the talks.
Despite the controversy, the ceasefire has brought a sense of relief to the region and has been seen as a step towards reducing tensions between the two countries. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether the ceasefire will hold and whether the two countries can make progress on outstanding issues.
