New Delhi: India has once again rejected the claim of US President Donald Trump in which he talked about bringing about ceasefire between India and Pakistan through business. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this in response to a recent filing by the Trump administration in the US court.
The Indian government says that Trump's claim that he brought peace between India and Pakistan is not true. India says that peace was achieved through talks between the two countries, and America had no role in it. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson has also clearly said that India's stand in this matter is already clear and there is no change in it.
Talks were held with the US but not on ceasefire
Randhir Jaiswal said, "Regarding the court filing made in the US, I hope you have also seen the court order. Our opinion on this particular issue is clear. I would ask you to look at our statement given on May 13." He also clarified that the military situation was discussed between the leaders of India and the US from the start of 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7 to the ceasefire on May 10, but "the issue of trade or tariff did not come up in these discussions."
Jaiswal further said, "The Foreign Minister (S Jaishankar) has also made it clear that the decision to stop firing was taken through direct talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan."
Trump claims, offered trade to both countries
This statement comes after a statement given by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in the US International Trade Court. Lutnick had claimed, "India and Pakistan - two nuclear powers that were at war just 13 days ago - reached a temporary ceasefire on May 10, 2025. This ceasefire was possible only when President Trump intervened and proposed to both countries to trade with the US to avert war."
Lutnick argued that invalidating Trump's use of emergency economic powers would undermine diplomacy. He said, "An adverse decision that limits the President's power in this matter could lead India and Pakistan to question the validity of President Trump's proposal, threatening the security of the entire region and the lives of millions of people."
No role of any third party in the ceasefire decision
India has consistently maintained that there was no role of any third party in the ceasefire decision. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had earlier also rejected the talk of US mediation. In an interview with Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Jaishankar said, "The agreement to cease firing was reached through direct talks between military commanders of the two sides." He further added, "A day before that, we effectively targeted and neutralised Pakistan's main airbases and air defence systems. So who should I thank for ending the hostilities? I thank the Indian Army because it was the Indian Army's action that made Pakistan say: we are ready to cease."
