Behind the Scenes: Jaishankar Reveals PM Modi's Conversation with US VP JD Vance During Operation Sindoor; 'I Was in the Same Room'

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): The External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in an interview recently has yet again negated the claim by US President Donald Trump of settling the India-Pakistan tension by bringing ceasefire. Jaishankar told the media that he was present in the same room with PM Modi when US Vice President JD Vance spoke on the phone. He mentioned that there were clearly no talks about the trade or ceasefire.

Key Points:

1. Conversation between PM Modi and JD Vance: JD Vance informed PM Modi that Pakistan would launch a massive assault if India didn't accept certain terms, but PM Modi remained resolute and indicated a strong response.

2. India's Response: India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, in response to the Pahalgam massacre.

3. Ceasefire Agreement: After India's response, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Jaishankar, stating that Pakistan was ready to talk, and a ceasefire agreement was reached.

4. Trade Negotiations: Jaishankar emphasized that trade negotiations between India and the US were not impacted by the conflict, and trade people were focused on their work, negotiating with numbers, lines and products.

Jaishankar's statement provides a firsthand account of the events, clarifying that India's decision to respond to Pakistan's aggression was driven by security interests, not external pressure. The conversation between PM Modi and JD Vance, as well as the subsequent ceasefire agreement, highlights the diplomatic efforts that led to the resolution of the conflict.