
Trump Claims Credit for India-Pak Ceasefire; India Rejects, US Spokesperson Says, ‘Some Opinions Are Wrong’
Former US President Donald Trump has stirred controversy by claiming credit for the India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement that was announced in 2021. Speaking at a campaign rally, Trump said, “It was me who brought India and Pakistan to the table. They stopped fighting because of my pressure. Nobody else could’ve done it.”
However, this assertion has been firmly rejected by the Indian government, which clarified that the ceasefire decision was a result of direct talks between Indian and Pakistani military leadership, aimed at maintaining peace along the Line of Control (LoC).
A spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs stated, “The ceasefire understanding of 2021 was a bilateral decision, taken in the interest of regional stability. There was no foreign mediation involved.”
Responding to Trump’s remarks, a US State Department spokesperson tactfully distanced the current administration from Trump’s comments, saying, “Some opinions are just wrong. We respect India and Pakistan’s own leadership and sovereignty in making such decisions.”
The incident has once again highlighted the sensitivities surrounding third-party involvement in South Asia’s geopolitical affairs, especially on matters of peace and security.
📰 Key Points:
Trump claims credit for 2021 India-Pak ceasefire
India denies foreign role, asserts bilateral nature
US Spokesperson subtly rebukes Trump’s claim
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