“India maintains a firm stance on terrorism”, tweet after ceasefire with Pakistan S Jaishankar

“India has been maintaining a firm and uncompromising terrorism stance in its various forms and forms of expression. It will continue to do so.” Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said on Saturday that India and Pakistan reached an understanding of cessation of military operations.The decision was seen as a rare moment of integration between the two countries and did not reflect any changes in India’s strategic posture. The core message in New Delhi remains consistent: Yes, yes, but not at the cost of principle.
Jaishankar added: “India and Pakistan have learned about the shutdown and military operations today.”

After a statement from U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire had some chaos following U.S.-mediated talks. However, Government of India Sources provide clear rebuttals.

“The shutdowns and military operations between India and Pakistan were directly formulated between the two countries,” an Indian government official said.
This clarification sets the tone for the tone. Although international powers may express concern, the negotiations are bilateral. No mediation. No external forum.
According to Foreign Minister Vikram Misri, the call for change came from the Director-General of Pakistan Military Operations (DGMO) at 3:35 pm on Saturday. The Indian DGMO responded and quickly reached an understanding.
“With their agreement, both sides will cease all shooting and military operations on land and air and sea, starting from 1,700 hours,” Misri said.

He confirmed that both parties had issued instructions to implement this agreement. He added: “DGMO will talk again on May 12 at 1200 hours.”

In Pakistan, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with broadcaster Geo News, who called the ceasefire “mature” and “not part”.

Dahl also claimed: “Three countries were involved in securing its diplomacy.” Although this narrative is different from that of India, it reflects how the move is positioned across the border, a diplomatic breakthrough and widely supported.

Despite speculation about the wider negotiations, Indian officials dismissed any such possibility. “There is no decision to hold talks on other issues anywhere else,” a government source confirmed.

They stressed that this is not a melt in the relationship. This is a ceasefire-limited, practical, and strictly involves military restrictions. India has always focused on national security and terrorism while still choosing to tactically reduce tensions.

The next scheduled communication between DGMOs will take place at noon on May 12. The results of the discussion remain to be seen, but sources show that it is centered on implementation and compliance only.

Saturday’s developments may calm the situation in the near future, but expectations are still being checked. India has proposed a clear line: Counter-terrorism is still unnegotiable and will not blindly pursue peace.