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Last Updated:<\/span>July 30, 2025, 13:25 IST<\/time><\/p>\nWithout naming specific countries initially, Jaishankar added that India was in diplomatic contact with several nations, including Saudi Arabia.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\nFile photo S Jaishankar . (Photo: Sansad TV)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday laid out the timeline and diplomatic context behind the ceasefire that followed Operation Sindoor, rejecting claims of foreign mediation and underlining India\u2019s firm and self-driven response to Pakistan\u2019s aggression.<\/p>\nSpeaking in the Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar revealed that on May 9, US Vice President JD Vance called Prime Minister Narendra Modi, warning of a potential large-scale Pakistani attack within hours. PM Modi responded unequivocally, saying India would deliver a \u201cfitting and appropriate response” if Pakistan acted. Follow Parliament Updates LIVE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nFollowing the warning, Pakistan launched an attack. In retaliation, India struck back, successfully taking down Pakistan\u2019s air defence systems. After this response, Jaishankar said, India began receiving phone calls from various countries indicating that Pakistan now wanted to stop fighting.<\/p>\nAlso Read:<\/strong>\u00a0\u2018Terrorism Now On Global Agenda\u2019: Jaishankar Lists Diplomatic Wins In Op Sindoor Debate<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nWithout naming specific countries initially, Jaishankar added that India was in diplomatic contact with several nations, including Saudi Arabia. He said the government made it clear to all concerned parties: India would not accept mediation, and any ceasefire request must come through official military channels.<\/p>\n\n\n#WATCH<\/a> | Delhi | EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, \u201c\u2026When Operation Sindoor commenced, a number of countries were in touch with us to see how serious the situation was and how long it would go\u2026 We gave the same message to all the countries\u2026 that we were not open to any mediation.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/59ht3x4SlG<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cWe conveyed that if the fighting is to stop, it must be requested by Pakistan\u2019s DGMO (Director General of Military Operations), and that\u2019s exactly what happened,” Jaishankar said.<\/p>\nDismissing Rahul Gandhi\u2019s claim that former US President Donald Trump played a role in brokering a ceasefire, Jaishankar said: \u201cLet me say this clearly \u2014 between April 22 and June 16, not a single phone call took place between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi.”<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAbhro Banerjee<\/a><\/p>\nCovering day-to-day national and international news for the last nine years across print and digital. Associated with News18.com as Chief Sub-Editor since 2022, covering innumerable big and small events, includ…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nCovering day-to-day national and international news for the last nine years across print and digital. Associated with News18.com as Chief Sub-Editor since 2022, covering innumerable big and small events, includ… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/ul>\nNews<\/a> india<\/a> JD Vance\u2019s Call, Retaliatory Strikes, More Phone Calls: Jaishankar Explains Ceasefire Sequence<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
File photo S Jaishankar . (Photo: Sansad TV)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday laid out the timeline and diplomatic context behind the ceasefire that followed Operation Sindoor, rejecting claims of foreign mediation and underlining India\u2019s firm and self-driven response to Pakistan\u2019s aggression.<\/p>\n
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar revealed that on May 9, US Vice President JD Vance called Prime Minister Narendra Modi, warning of a potential large-scale Pakistani attack within hours. PM Modi responded unequivocally, saying India would deliver a \u201cfitting and appropriate response” if Pakistan acted. Follow Parliament Updates LIVE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nFollowing the warning, Pakistan launched an attack. In retaliation, India struck back, successfully taking down Pakistan\u2019s air defence systems. After this response, Jaishankar said, India began receiving phone calls from various countries indicating that Pakistan now wanted to stop fighting.<\/p>\nAlso Read:<\/strong>\u00a0\u2018Terrorism Now On Global Agenda\u2019: Jaishankar Lists Diplomatic Wins In Op Sindoor Debate<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nWithout naming specific countries initially, Jaishankar added that India was in diplomatic contact with several nations, including Saudi Arabia. He said the government made it clear to all concerned parties: India would not accept mediation, and any ceasefire request must come through official military channels.<\/p>\n\n\n#WATCH<\/a> | Delhi | EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, \u201c\u2026When Operation Sindoor commenced, a number of countries were in touch with us to see how serious the situation was and how long it would go\u2026 We gave the same message to all the countries\u2026 that we were not open to any mediation.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/59ht3x4SlG<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cWe conveyed that if the fighting is to stop, it must be requested by Pakistan\u2019s DGMO (Director General of Military Operations), and that\u2019s exactly what happened,” Jaishankar said.<\/p>\nDismissing Rahul Gandhi\u2019s claim that former US President Donald Trump played a role in brokering a ceasefire, Jaishankar said: \u201cLet me say this clearly \u2014 between April 22 and June 16, not a single phone call took place between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi.”<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAbhro Banerjee<\/a><\/p>\nCovering day-to-day national and international news for the last nine years across print and digital. Associated with News18.com as Chief Sub-Editor since 2022, covering innumerable big and small events, includ…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nCovering day-to-day national and international news for the last nine years across print and digital. Associated with News18.com as Chief Sub-Editor since 2022, covering innumerable big and small events, includ… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/ul>\nNews<\/a> india<\/a> JD Vance\u2019s Call, Retaliatory Strikes, More Phone Calls: Jaishankar Explains Ceasefire Sequence<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Following the warning, Pakistan launched an attack. In retaliation, India struck back, successfully taking down Pakistan\u2019s air defence systems. After this response, Jaishankar said, India began receiving phone calls from various countries indicating that Pakistan now wanted to stop fighting.<\/p>\n
Also Read:<\/strong>\u00a0\u2018Terrorism Now On Global Agenda\u2019: Jaishankar Lists Diplomatic Wins In Op Sindoor Debate<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nWithout naming specific countries initially, Jaishankar added that India was in diplomatic contact with several nations, including Saudi Arabia. He said the government made it clear to all concerned parties: India would not accept mediation, and any ceasefire request must come through official military channels.<\/p>\n\n\n#WATCH<\/a> | Delhi | EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, \u201c\u2026When Operation Sindoor commenced, a number of countries were in touch with us to see how serious the situation was and how long it would go\u2026 We gave the same message to all the countries\u2026 that we were not open to any mediation.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/59ht3x4SlG<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cWe conveyed that if the fighting is to stop, it must be requested by Pakistan\u2019s DGMO (Director General of Military Operations), and that\u2019s exactly what happened,” Jaishankar said.<\/p>\nDismissing Rahul Gandhi\u2019s claim that former US President Donald Trump played a role in brokering a ceasefire, Jaishankar said: \u201cLet me say this clearly \u2014 between April 22 and June 16, not a single phone call took place between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi.”<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAbhro Banerjee<\/a><\/p>\nCovering day-to-day national and international news for the last nine years across print and digital. Associated with News18.com as Chief Sub-Editor since 2022, covering innumerable big and small events, includ…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nCovering day-to-day national and international news for the last nine years across print and digital. Associated with News18.com as Chief Sub-Editor since 2022, covering innumerable big and small events, includ… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/ul>\nNews<\/a> india<\/a> JD Vance\u2019s Call, Retaliatory Strikes, More Phone Calls: Jaishankar Explains Ceasefire Sequence<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Without naming specific countries initially, Jaishankar added that India was in diplomatic contact with several nations, including Saudi Arabia. He said the government made it clear to all concerned parties: India would not accept mediation, and any ceasefire request must come through official military channels.<\/p>\n
\n#WATCH<\/a> | Delhi | EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, \u201c\u2026When Operation Sindoor commenced, a number of countries were in touch with us to see how serious the situation was and how long it would go\u2026 We gave the same message to all the countries\u2026 that we were not open to any mediation.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/59ht3x4SlG<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cWe conveyed that if the fighting is to stop, it must be requested by Pakistan\u2019s DGMO (Director General of Military Operations), and that\u2019s exactly what happened,” Jaishankar said.<\/p>\nDismissing Rahul Gandhi\u2019s claim that former US President Donald Trump played a role in brokering a ceasefire, Jaishankar said: \u201cLet me say this clearly \u2014 between April 22 and June 16, not a single phone call took place between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi.”<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAbhro Banerjee<\/a><\/p>\nCovering day-to-day national and international news for the last nine years across print and digital. Associated with News18.com as Chief Sub-Editor since 2022, covering innumerable big and small events, includ…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nCovering day-to-day national and international news for the last nine years across print and digital. Associated with News18.com as Chief Sub-Editor since 2022, covering innumerable big and small events, includ… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/ul>\nNews<\/a> india<\/a> JD Vance\u2019s Call, Retaliatory Strikes, More Phone Calls: Jaishankar Explains Ceasefire Sequence<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
#WATCH<\/a> | Delhi | EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, \u201c\u2026When Operation Sindoor commenced, a number of countries were in touch with us to see how serious the situation was and how long it would go\u2026 We gave the same message to all the countries\u2026 that we were not open to any mediation.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/59ht3x4SlG<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cWe conveyed that if the fighting is to stop, it must be requested by Pakistan\u2019s DGMO (Director General of Military Operations), and that\u2019s exactly what happened,” Jaishankar said.<\/p>\nDismissing Rahul Gandhi\u2019s claim that former US President Donald Trump played a role in brokering a ceasefire, Jaishankar said: \u201cLet me say this clearly \u2014 between April 22 and June 16, not a single phone call took place between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi.”<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAbhro Banerjee<\/a><\/p>\nCovering day-to-day national and international news for the last nine years across print and digital. Associated with News18.com as Chief Sub-Editor since 2022, covering innumerable big and small events, includ…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nCovering day-to-day national and international news for the last nine years across print and digital. Associated with News18.com as Chief Sub-Editor since 2022, covering innumerable big and small events, includ… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/ul>\nNews<\/a> india<\/a> JD Vance\u2019s Call, Retaliatory Strikes, More Phone Calls: Jaishankar Explains Ceasefire Sequence<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cWe conveyed that if the fighting is to stop, it must be requested by Pakistan\u2019s DGMO (Director General of Military Operations), and that\u2019s exactly what happened,” Jaishankar said.<\/p>\n
Dismissing Rahul Gandhi\u2019s claim that former US President Donald Trump played a role in brokering a ceasefire, Jaishankar said: \u201cLet me say this clearly \u2014 between April 22 and June 16, not a single phone call took place between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi.”<\/p>\n
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