Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told a parliamentary committee on Monday, May 19, that the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan was a purely bilateral decision, firmly denying any role played by the United States.
His statement came in response to questions from opposition members about former US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that his administration had facilitated the ceasefire. “Trump publicly claimed at least seven times that he helped broker the deal. Why was India silent?” asked one panel member. Another raised concerns about India “allowing Trump to dominate the narrative,” especially with his frequent references to Kashmir.
In response, Misri clarified that the ceasefire understanding was reached at the level of the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries on May 10, without any external intervention. “There was absolutely no role played by the U.S. in the ceasefire agreement,” he said.
He also assured the panel that the conflict remained confined to conventional warfare, with no signs of nuclear escalation or posturing from Pakistan.
When asked about Pakistan’s use of Chinese-origin military equipment during the clashes, Misri dismissed the concerns, stating, “It doesn’t matter what they used; what matters is that we hit their airbases hard.”
On the sensitive issue of Indian aircraft losses, Misri declined to disclose details, citing national security considerations.
