India’s opposition Congress party has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clarify China’s claims of mediating the 2025 India-Pakistan ceasefire. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that Beijing helped resolve the May military flare-up between the two countries. India has denied this, saying the ceasefire resulted from direct military communication, not foreign mediation.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called China’s claims concerning, saying they contradict previous statements and appear to undermine India’s national security. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has not formally responded to Wang Yi’s remarks.
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Wang highlighted China’s broader role in resolving global conflicts, claiming mediation in northern Myanmar, the Iranian nuclear issue, tensions between Palestine and Israel, and the recent conflict in Cambodia and Thailand. He emphasized that China seeks lasting peace by addressing both symptoms and root causes of conflicts.
The controversy comes after India has repeatedly rejected claims made by former US President Donald Trump about Washington’s involvement in the truce. India maintains that the Pakistani director general of military operations directly contacted his Indian counterpart, ending hostilities.
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Observers say China’s statement may complicate diplomatic narratives, raising questions about transparency in South Asia’s security issues. The Congress party urged Modi to clarify China’s role to avoid confusion among the public and international partners.