New Delhi, Sep 27: India disclosed that Pakistan’s military “pleaded” for a cessation of fighting during Operation Sindoor. The Indian government asserted that no third party should intervene in issues between New Delhi and Islamabad.
The comments came from Petal Gahlot, First Secretary in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, following Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s address at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. Sharif credited former US President Donald Trump with averting a potential war between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
During his address, Gahlot responded sharply, stating that the UN assembly had witnessed “absurd theatrics” from the Pakistani prime minister, who, he argued, continues to glorify terrorism central to Pakistan’s foreign policy.
In his speech, Sharif extended Pakistan’s readiness for a “composite, comprehensive and result-oriented” dialogue with India to resolve all outstanding issues, criticizing New Delhi over its handling of the Kashmir situation.
Sharif expressed appreciation for Trump’s efforts, stating, “His efforts for peace helped avert a war in South Asia.” The Pakistani Premier also highlighted the nomination of Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize as an acknowledgment of his contributions to peace.
Operation Sindoor commenced on May 7 as a retaliation for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. The operation aimed at targeting terror infrastructure within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
India has consistently maintained that an understanding regarding the cessation of hostilities was achieved following direct talks between the Directors General of Military Operations from both countries.
As tensions continue to simmer, the exchange of claims between India and Pakistan at the UN underscores the fragile state of diplomacy. Observers note the importance of dialogue, yet tensions over Kashmir remain a core obstacle between the two nations.
