India-Pakistan ceasefire bilateral call, no interference from Trump, says Foreign Secretary Misri: Reports

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reportedly clarified that the ceasefire between India and Pakistan post Operation Sindoor was entirely a bilateral decision between two nations, reportedly refuting US President Donald Trump’s claims of talking India and Pakistan into a ceasefire, as per reports.

FS Misri appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs on Monday to provide a comprehensive briefing on the Operation Sindoor and recent tensions between India and Pakistan. 

The parliamentary committee was headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and is expected to focus on diplomatic, military, and regional implications following the Indian military’s Operation Sindoor.

The meeting came in the wake of heightened cross-border tensions triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed multiple lives and drew sharp condemnation from New Delhi.

In response, the Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure across the border. The retaliatory action led to several days of military confrontation between India and Pakistan before both sides reached an understanding to halt hostilities on May 10.

Foreign Secretary Misri was expected to update the panel on a range of issues, including the current state of diplomatic engagement with Islamabad, cross-border security challenges, and the broader implications for regional stability.

Misri has previously briefed members on key foreign policy issues, including India’s evolving relations with neighbouring countries such as Bangladesh, and recent developments in its diplomatic ties with nations like Canada.

The briefing holds added significance given the fragile nature of India-Pakistan relations and the strategic importance of maintaining both military readiness and diplomatic caution.

The Committee on Water Resources, chaired by BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy, will receive briefings from government departments regarding issues like monsoon-related floods, soil erosion, riverbank protection, and transboundary rivers.

(with inputs from syndicated feed)