India Rejects Third-Party Role in Pakistan Ceasefire, Counters Trump Claim

Brief By India Today / 1:42 PM on 31 Dec 2025

India firmly rejected claims of third-party mediation after former US President Donald Trump credited China for easing India-Pakistan tensions. New Delhi reiterated that the May 10 ceasefire followed Operation Sindoor and was reached through direct communication between the two militaries. Officials stressed bilateral issues allow no external role, asserting India’s long-standing position.