India rejects ‘Third-Party’ role in Ceasefire, clarifies stand at UNGA

India firmly denied any third-party involvement in the 2025 ceasefire with Pakistan, clarifying at the UNGA that the truce resulted from direct military talks. India emphasized that peace requires direct dialogue and condemning terrorism, rejecting Pakistan’s claims of US mediation.

New Delhi: Recently, at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), India once again clarified that no third party was involved in the ceasefire between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor in May this year. India stated that the Pakistani Army itself requested India to stop the fighting and that there is no scope for any third-party involvement in any matter between India and Pakistan.

India's response at the UN General Assembly

First Secretary in India's Permanent Representative Mission, Petal Gehlot, responded to Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's statement that US President Donald Trump helped reduce tensions between the two countries. Sharif claimed that Trump's efforts had averted war in South Asia.

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Petal Gehlot said, "Today's General Assembly witnessed statements by the Pakistani Prime Minister glorifying terrorism, which is central to his foreign policy." He clarified that India carried out Operation Sindoor in May in response to Pakistani terrorist attacks.

Pakistan's Arguments and India's Denial

The Pakistani Prime Minister stated that Pakistan is ready for "full, comprehensive, and result-oriented" talks with India. He criticized India over the Kashmir situation and praised US President Donald Trump, saying he played a key role in averting war in South Asia. Pakistan even nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

India, however, has completely rejected this claim, stating that the May ceasefire was achieved through direct negotiations between the Indian and Pakistani armies, with no third-party involvement.

Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam Attack

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, targeting Pakistani terrorist bases and terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This was a retaliatory action by India, following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, that killed 26 innocent people.

India's clear statement indicates that it has not accepted any third-party interference in any talks or ceasefire with Pakistan. India's position is clear that a solution between the two countries is possible only through direct dialogue and that peace is not possible without condemning terrorism. Meanwhile, India has completely rejected Pakistan's claims of foreign interference.

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This situation marks a new chapter in the long-standing tensions and conflicts between India and Pakistan, with both countries engaged in strengthening their respective political and diplomatic claims.