New Delhi, May 29 -- India on Thursday reiterated that the ceasefire with Pakistan on May 10 was not linked to any trade deal with the US.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, said at a media briefing, with regard to a court filing in the US in this regard:

"Our position on this particular issue has been well articulated. I would refer you to our position that was made clear on 13th of May. From the time Operation Sindoor commenced on 7th May till the understanding on cessation of firing and military action on 10th May, there were conversations between Indian and US leaders on the evolving military situation.

"The issue of trade or tariff did not come up in any of those discussions. External Affairs Minister has also made clear that the ce...