New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- Reminding the US of Pakistan's terror nexus, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday rejected Trump's claim of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.

"It is one thing to acknowledge that countries make phone calls during crises. That is normal diplomacy," Jaishankar said. "But it is quite different to claim credit for a ceasefire which was directly negotiated between India and Pakistan. For decades, there has been a national consensus in India against third-party mediation."

Speaking at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2025, Jaishankar was asked about the US invitation to Pakistan Army chief Gen. Asim Munir and the recent warming of Washington-Islamabad ties.

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