Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:21am on 31 May 2025,Saturday India Global
On May 31, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed credit for brokering the India-Pakistan ceasefire, suggesting that American trade pressure was instrumental in averting a larger conflict. He asserted the U.S. threatened to cut trade ties with both nations, allegedly prompting peace. However, India categorically denied any third-party role, clarifying that the ceasefire was achieved through direct military talks between Indian and Pakistani DGMOs. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that no trade-related discussions occurred. PM Modi emphasized that Pakistan requested a ceasefire during India's Operation Sindoor, which, he stated, is still ongoing. (PC: The Economic Times)
