New Delhi: In a sharp rebuttal to Beijing’s assertions, India has dismissed China’s claim of playing a mediatory role in the recent ceasefire agreement with Pakistan, insisting that the truce was a strictly bilateral affair with no involvement from any third country.
The controversy erupted after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, speaking at a conference in Beijing, boasted that China had contributed to resolving several global conflicts this year, including tensions between India and Pakistan.
This follows a similar claim by former US President Donald Trump, who had also attempted to take credit for easing Indo-Pak hostilities. On Wednesday, government sources in New Delhi clarified that following India’s Operation Sindoor earlier this year, it was Pakistan that initiated the ceasefire request directly through its Director General of Military Operations (DGMO). “Our position has always been crystal clear — no mediation took place at any level,” an official told reporters, emphasising that the terms, including the date and exact wording, were finalised solely between the DGMOs of both nations.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had reiterated this stance in a press briefing on May 13, 2025, underscoring India’s long-held policy against external interference in bilateral matters. “There was simply no space for any third party,” the MEA stated, effectively debunking Wang’s narrative that also included China’s purported roles in disputes involving Myanmar, Iran, Palestine-Israel, and Cambodia-Thailand.
This episode highlights the growing trend of major powers vying for diplomatic credit amid fragile regional peace efforts. As border tensions simmer, India’s firm denial serves as a reminder of its commitment to direct dialogue with neighbours, without foreign brokers.