Trump administration takes a step back to encourage India and Pakistan to negotiate direct negotiations on Kashmir dispute
“We also welcome the ceasefire between India and Pakistan and commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif for choosing the path to peace. As President Trump said, their decision reflects strength, wisdom and perseverance,” Thomas Pigott, chief deputy spokesman for the U.S. State Department, said in a press conference on Tuesday.
Pigott added: “We are happy to see the ceasefire. We want to encourage and see direct negotiations between the two sides. Take a step back and the president is a peaceful man and we celebrate the progress of peace. We hope the ceasefire will be maintained.”
Trump claims to play role in ceasefire
He positioned himself as a mediator for tensions after several public statements by President Trump. On Sunday, in a post about the Truth Society, Trump expressed satisfaction with what he called “historic” results.
“I am proud of the strength, wisdom and perseverance of India and Pakistan’s strong and strong leadership to fully understand and understand, it is time to stop the current aggression which can lead to the death and destruction of many people, which many kind and innocent people may die!
He continued: “I am proud of the United States being able to help you make this historic and heroic decision. Although there is no discussion, I will greatly increase trade and both of these great countries will work with you. In addition, I will work with you, and in a thousand years I can see a solution to whether it can reach kashmir, suspe and of india and pakistan of India.”
India’s firm stance in Kashmir remains unchanged
Despite repeated proposals for intervention, New Delhi has been rejecting third-party mediation in the Kashmir dispute. India believes that this issue is strictly bilateral. When asked about Trump’s latest remarks, the Foreign Ministry reiterated its unchanged position. “The policy of this statement has not changed. You know, the outstanding thing is the holiday of Indian territory illegally occupied by Pakistan,” the ministry said on Tuesday.
India regards Jamu and Kashmir as an integral part of the country, and any foreign participation has been strongly opposed by the continuous government.
The latest understanding between India and Pakistan after the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam is after the suspension of cross-border strikes. The strike caused a steady increase in military activity on both sides of the Line of Control. Over the weekend, an agreement was conducted to stop further attacks, although the situation remained tense and there was no formal treaty.
Trump has repeatedly called for mediation and claims that it would help to “resolve” the crisis is unlikely to change India’s long-standing position. Nevertheless, in a region where tensions are often on the edge of conflict, a ceasefire has been welcomed as a necessary pause.
Although the United States continues to advocate for diplomacy and trade, the path to enduring resolutions against Kashmir remains firmly firm with the ability or willingness of India and Pakistan to participate directly.
(Input with ANI)
