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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar , currently in Berlin on the final leg of his three-nation tour to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany, has clarified that the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan was the result of direct military communication between the two countries, not mediated by international actors. Image Source: FM on X Speaking to Dutch broadcaster NOS , Jaishankar stated that the decision to halt hostilities was reached through a hotline exchange between the military leaderships of both nations. “The cessation of firing and military action was something which was negotiated directly between India and Pakistan,” he said. “We made it very clear—to the United States and others—that if Pakistan wanted to stop the firing, their general had to call our general. And that is what happened.” Addressing the press alongside FM Johann Wadephul @AussenMinDE in Berli...

As part of India’s ongoing diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor , External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a series of high-level meetings in Berlin aimed at strengthening strategic ties and addressing global security challenges. Image Source: MEA/FM on X In a key meeting, Jaishankar met with Dr. Günter Sautter , Foreign and Security Policy Advisor to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz . Their discussion centered on global security issues , with a particular focus on counter-terrorism cooperation and maintaining global stability . “Our deepening partnership is an important factor of stability in an uncertain world,” Jaishankar stated, emphasizing mutual efforts to strengthen resilience and build trust in international relations. Honored to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz today in Berlin. Conveyed the best wishes of PM @narendramodi . Look forward to working with his Government to elevate and expand our Str...

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Berlin served as the final stop for External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on his three-nation tour covering the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany. The visit concluded with high-level discussions and regional coordination meetings involving Indian Ambassadors posted across Europe, with a strong focus on counter-terrorism and regional stability . Image Source: MEA/FM on X Speaking to Dutch broadcaster NOS earlier, Jaishankar clarified that the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan was not a product of international mediation, but the result of direct communication between the two militaries. “The cessation of firing and military action was something which was negotiated directly between India and Pakistan,” he stated. According to officials, the process was triggered by a hotline call from the Pakistani military on May 10 , followed by a formal response from India. Jaishankar noted that while the United States, Gulf co...

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar issued a scathing critique of Pakistan’s repeated denials of involvement in cross-border terrorism during his diplomatic visit to the Netherlands this week. In an interview with Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant , Jaishankar asserted that the Pakistani state and military were deeply complicit in fostering terrorism, saying bluntly, “the army is up to its neck in it.” Image Source: MEA/FM on X View Full Image in New Tab The remarks came amid a broader tour aimed at enhancing India’s diplomatic and strategic partnerships , with the Netherlands now India’s second-largest trade partner within the EU. Yet, Jaishankar did not shy away from addressing one of India’s most contentious foreign policy chal...

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar chaired a high-level regional conference of Indian Ambassadors stationed across Europe in Berlin today, underlining India’s evolving diplomatic priorities and its uncompromising stance on terrorism in the wake of Operation Sindoor . Image Source: MEA/FM on X The closed-door conference brought together Heads of Missions from key European capitals to assess regional dynamics and recalibrate India’s engagement strategy amid ongoing geopolitical shifts. The meeting is part of New Delhi’s wider outreach following the successful counter-terror operation in Pahalgam , Jammu & Kashmir, earlier this month. “We discussed Operation Sindoor and conveyed India’s clear message of zero tolerance for terrorism ,” Jaishankar said in a post following the session. The ...