In a comprehensive briefing to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri clarified that the recent military engagement between India and Pakistan, termed “Operation Sindoor,” remained strictly within the bounds of conventional warfare. He emphasized that there was no nuclear signaling from Pakistan during the conflict, countering concerns about potential escalation to nuclear confrontation .
Ceasefire: A Bilateral Decision
Addressing the committee, Misri asserted that the decision to cease military operations was a mutual agreement between India and Pakistan, reached through direct communication between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations. This statement refutes claims of external mediation, particularly those suggesting involvement by U.S. President Donald Trump in brokering the ceasefire .
Pakistan’s Use of Chinese Weaponry
During the briefing, Misri noted that Pakistan’s deployment of Chinese-made weapon platforms, including the HQ-9 missile defense system, did not alter the outcome of the conflict. He highlighted that Indian forces effectively targeted and damaged key Pakistani airbases, demonstrating India’s conventional military superiority in the engagement .
Parliamentary Committee’s Response
The committee, chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, included members from various political parties. The panel acknowledged the Foreign Secretary’s detailed account and expressed appreciation for the clarity provided on the nature of the conflict and the steps taken to de-escalate tensions.
