Goa, Dec. 31 -- India has firmly rejected China's claim that it mediated between New Delhi and Islamabad during the military confrontation earlier this year, reiterating that no third party was involved in the ceasefire decision. Official sources said the ceasefire announced on May 10, following Operation Sindoor, was reached through direct communication between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan.

The clarification came after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi claimed Beijing had mediated several global conflicts, including the India-Pakistan standoff in May. Indian officials said such assertions were misleading and contradicted established facts.

India has consistently maintained that all issues wi...