India Rejects China's Mediation Claims in India-Pakistan Tensions
India has categorically dismissed China's claims of mediating between India and Pakistan during recent military tensions. The Indian government emphasizes that the ceasefire was established through direct communication between military officials of both nations. This response comes after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made controversial statements regarding China's role in global conflicts, including the India-Pakistan situation. Indian officials maintain that there was no third-party involvement in the ceasefire agreement, highlighting the bilateral nature of the discussions. As tensions continue, the geopolitical implications of these claims are significant.
| Dec 31, 2025, 10:42 IST
India Dismisses China's Mediation Claims
India has firmly rejected China's assertion that it mediated between New Delhi and Islamabad during military clashes earlier this year, reiterating that no third party was involved in the ceasefire decision. The Indian government has consistently maintained that the ceasefire, which occurred on May 10 following Operation Sindoor, was the result of direct communication between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations.
A source informed a news outlet, "We have already refuted such claims. There is no role for a third party in bilateral issues between India and Pakistan. Our position has been made clear multiple times that the ceasefire agreement was reached directly between the DGMOs of both countries."
This development follows remarks by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who made a statement reminiscent of Donald Trump, claiming that Beijing had mediated in several global conflicts, including the May clashes between India and Pakistan.
During an event on Tuesday, Wang Yi stated, "This year, local wars and cross-border conflicts have erupted more frequently than at any time since the end of World War II."
The military standoff between India and Pakistan intensified in May following a terrorist attack in the Pahalgam Valley of Jammu and Kashmir that resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians. India retaliated through Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
China Claims Mediation in India-Pakistan Talks
China's Foreign Minister Makes Controversial Claims
Wang Yi made these claims while speaking at a seminar in Beijing on "International Situations and China's Foreign Relations." He noted, "This year, local wars and cross-border conflicts have occurred more frequently than at any time since the end of World War II, with geopolitical turmoil continuing to spread."
He further elaborated, "Following this Chinese approach to resolving hotspot issues, we have mediated in tensions between northern Myanmar, the Iranian nuclear issue, the India-Pakistan conflict, issues between Palestine and Israel, and recent conflicts between Cambodia and Thailand."
China's involvement during the May tensions between India and Pakistan drew attention, with several reports suggesting that Beijing provided Islamabad with real-time monitoring inputs and other forms of assistance during the conflict, as previously reported.
Notably, over 81% of Pakistan's military hardware is sourced from China. Indian officials have indicated that China used the May conflict to showcase the capabilities of its weapon systems.
Response from Indian Officials
India's Stance on Wang Yi's Comments
While there has been no official response from India regarding Wang Yi's remarks, sources familiar with the situation in New Delhi have stated that China played no role in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan in May.