After Trump, China also repeats same claim, says it helped broker India-Pakistan ceasefire

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India adopted a firm stand against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and launched Operation Sindoor. Through this operation, India exposed Pakistan’s terror infrastructure at the international level. India’s action unsettled Pakistan, which responded with aggressive statements and attempted military actions against India. In reply, Indian forces carried out strong counter-strikes and targeted several Pakistani positions.

During Operation Sindoor, former US President Donald Trump claimed that he played a role in bringing about a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Trump repeatedly stated that he helped defuse tensions between the two countries. However, the Indian government consistently rejected these claims, maintaining that the situation was resolved through direct military-level communication between India and Pakistan, without any third-party mediation.

Now, China has also begun claiming a role in the India-Pakistan ceasefire. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, speaking at a seminar in Beijing, said that China had acted as a “mediator” in several sensitive international issues this year, including tensions between India and Pakistan. Commenting on global developments, he said regional conflicts and cross-border tensions are increasing, and China has adopted a balanced and practical approach in such situations.

India has not officially responded to Wang Yi’s remarks. However, New Delhi has consistently rejected any third-party mediation. India has clarified that the conflict between May 7 and May 10 ended after direct talks between the Directors General of Military Operations of both countries. India has clearly stated that no external country played any role in this process.

It is worth noting that under Operation Sindoor, Indian armed forces conducted a joint operation involving the army, navy and air force, targeting nine locations in Pakistan believed to be major terror hubs. These included bases linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen. Following India’s strikes, Pakistan attempted drone and missile attacks, most of which were intercepted and neutralised by Indian forces.

Subsequently, a ceasefire was agreed upon at Pakistan’s initiative. Despite this, Donald Trump continued to claim credit for the development. With China now making similar claims, the issue has once again come into focus. The Indian government has reiterated that there is no scope for third-party mediation in matters related to India and Pakistan.

Experts believe that China’s role in the recent India-Pakistan tensions has already been under scrutiny, particularly due to its military support to Pakistan. In this context, China’s claim of facilitating the ceasefire is being viewed largely as diplomatic posturing.