The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has firmly denied recent claims made by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding trade talks between India and the United States following Operation Sindoor, a military operation conducted by Indian forces.
In an official press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed media queries concerning the recent India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement. He clarified that after India’s strong retaliatory action, it was Pakistan that initiated the ceasefire, with their Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) reaching out to his Indian counterpart via a direct call.
Jaiswal emphasized that although diplomatic and military communications took place between Indian and American leadership during the heightened tension period from the launch of Operation Sindoor until the ceasefire agreement on May 10, no discussions on trade were held.
Refuting Donald Trump’s assertions about mediating between India and Pakistan, the MEA reiterated India's firm and long-standing position:
"Mediation on Kashmir is not acceptable. The matter is bilateral, and Pakistan must vacate Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)."
Jaiswal also confirmed that despite the ceasefire agreement, India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty remains unchanged.
The MEA’s strong rebuttal comes in the wake of Trump’s controversial statements suggesting that trade negotiations were part of recent discussions with Indian officials post-Operation Sindoor. India has now publicly and categorically denied such claims.
