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India Rules Out Mediation, Insists on Bilateral Engagement with Pakistan

May 23, 2025 Editor

‘Engagement with Pakistan can only be bilateral’: India rules out mediation New Delhi 22 May 2025: India has firmly reiterated its stance that any engagement with Pakistan must be strictly bilateral, ruling out third-party mediation on issues between the two nations. The statement comes amid renewed tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack and US President Donald Trump’s claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. India’s Official Position on Engagement with Pakistan During a weekly media briefing, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that India will not engage…

India-Pakistan Ceasefire Holds Strong: No Expiry Date, Says Army Official

May 19, 2025 Editor

India-Pakistan Ceasefire to Continue: No Expiry Date, Says Army Official Srinagar 19 May 2025: The pause in hostilities between India and Pakistan will continue, according to an Indian Army official. The ceasefire agreement, reached on May 12, has no expiry date, dispelling concerns that it was only a temporary arrangement. Background: The Ceasefire Agreement The Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations agreed to halt military actions following a period of heightened tensions. The ceasefire was established to prevent further escalation and allow diplomatic efforts to take precedence.…