
India Rejects Trump Mediation
He reaffirmed India’s openness to dialogue, but underscored that any talks must be grounded in seriousness and a clear commitment to ending cross-border terrorism In a firm rebuttal to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent claim, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar clarified that the ceasefire between India and Pakistan was the outcome of direct bilateral engagement, without any third-party mediation. Speaking during an interview in the Netherlands, Jaishankar emphasized India’s long-standing position that its issues with Pakistan, including the Kashmir dispute, must be resolved through direct dialogue between the two nations. “This is something that only India and Pakistan need