NEW DELHI: India’s Ministry of External Affairs has stated that Jammu and Kashmir remains a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan, asserting that there has been no change in the Indian government’s policy on the matter.
During a press briefing, ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Pakistan made two telephonic contacts with India on May 10. He emphasized that India’s stance on Kashmir remains unchanged and clear — it is a matter to be resolved bilaterally between the two countries, without external mediation.
Jaiswal also dismissed recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed a role in the recent ceasefire efforts. “There was no discussion on trade or any such matters with U.S. officials between the May 7 attack and the military action on May 10 leading up to the ceasefire,” Jaiswal clarified.
Regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, the Indian spokesperson confirmed that the agreement with Pakistan remains suspended, indicating no immediate plans to restore it.
The Indian government’s firm position comes at a time of heightened political pressure, with analysts suggesting that Trump’s statement has added to Prime Minister Modi’s challenges on the international front.
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