New Delhi, May 12 -- India has dismissed a claim made by the United States that it agreed to a ceasefire with Pakistan after Washington promised to increase trade with both the countries, reports suggested on Monday.

According to sources quoted by news agency ANI, US representatitves including Vice President JD Vance Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to PM Narendra Modi, EAM Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval on four occasions.

However, there was no trade talks in these discussions.

"India rebuts the United States' claim. After Operation Sindoor commenced, US Vice President JD Vance spoke to PM Modi on 9th May. US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio spoke to EAM Dr S Jaishankar on 8th May and 10th May and to NSA Doval on 10th May. There was ...