India denies participation in mediating the Pakistan conflict at Trump's behest
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated on May 7 after the Indian side responded to the Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 people. The attack was blamed on the Pakistani intelligence agency by New Delhi.
The fight against terrorism gained international support, with US President Donald Trump offering to mediate in the conflict between the two countries. However, there were no direct contacts between Modi and Trump from April 22 to June 17.
On May 7, Indian forces struck terrorist targets in Pakistan in response to the Pulwama attack. Following the military action, Operation "Sindhu" began. The operation ended with a ceasefire announced on May 10, with both sides announcing a full ceasefire on the same day.
The Indian side made it clear that the request for a ceasefire should come through the official military channel from Islamabad. Calls were received by Indian authorities from various countries stating that Pakistan was ready for a ceasefire. A signal for a ceasefire was also received.
The offer of mediation by Trump in the Kashmir dispute was not mentioned earlier, but he later claimed he prevented a nuclear conflict and offered mediation in the dispute. The Indian opposition, however, demanded explanations from the government regarding Trump's statements about his alleged role in preventing escalation between India and Pakistan.
Russian President Vladimir Putin also sent a telegram to the Indian Prime Minister after the attack, stating that "such a cruel crime cannot be justified." The profile provided details of the incident in Pulwama.
Jayshanka, the Indian Foreign Minister, denied claims that trade discussions could have been a condition for conflict resolution. The US President's claim of preventing a nuclear conflict and offering mediation in the Kashmir dispute remains a topic of debate.
The ceasefire has brought a temporary halt to the hostilities between India and Pakistan, but the underlying issues remain unresolved. Both nations will need to engage in meaningful dialogue to address the root causes of the conflict and work towards a lasting peace.
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