U.S. President Donald Trump, while addressing American military personnel at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Thursday, reiterated his claim that he played a significant role in de-escalating recent tensions between India and Pakistan. The statement marks the sixth time since Saturday that Trump has asserted U.S. involvement in brokering a ceasefire between the two South Asian neighbors, following a period of intense cross-border hostilities.
“I don’t want to say I did it, but I sure as hell helped settle the problem between Pakistan and India last week, which was getting more and more hostile,” Trump said, expressing hope that the truce would hold. He suggested that discussions on trade played a part in easing the conflict, urging both nations to prioritize economic cooperation over military escalation. The remarks come after India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to halt four days of drone and missile strikes, sparked by a terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, which killed 26 people.
India, however, has consistently denied any third-party mediation, asserting that the ceasefire was a bilateral agreement. The Indian government, through its foreign ministry, emphasized that its response, dubbed ‘Operation Sindoor,’ was a targeted strike on terror infrastructure in Pakistan, aimed at addressing cross-border terrorism. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has reiterated India’s stance that relations with Pakistan remain strictly bilateral, with no room for external intervention.
Trump’s repeated claims have stirred debate in India, with opposition parties, including the Congress, demanding clarity from the government on whether U.S. mediation occurred. Some critics have questioned whether India’s strategic objectives were met, given the swift announcement of the ceasefire following its military action. Others, including former Indian officials, have expressed unease over the perception of foreign involvement, which they argue could undermine India’s long-standing policy of rejecting third-party mediation in its disputes with Pakistan.
The ceasefire, while holding, remains fragile, with both sides accusing each other of violations shortly after the agreement. Analysts note that underlying issues, such as the Kashmir dispute and the Indus Waters Treaty, continue to fuel tensions, posing challenges to long-term stability. Trump’s comments in Qatar, linking the ceasefire to potential trade benefits, reflect his administration’s broader push to leverage economic incentives in diplomacy, though Indian officials have refuted any trade-related discussions in the context of the truce.
The situation underscores the complex dynamics of India-Pakistan relations, with both nations navigating domestic pressures and international scrutiny. As Trump continues to tout his diplomatic role, India maintains its focus on addressing terrorism as a prerequisite for any meaningful engagement with Pakistan.
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