External affairs minister Jaishankar asserted that India’s military actions, not US mediation, compelled Pakistan to agree to a ceasefire. He criticized China’s close defense ties with Pakistan and highlighted Pakistan’s open support for terrorism. Jaishankar also addressed India’s relationship with Russia, European double standards, and the progress of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, expressing optimism about Indo-German defense cooperation.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday reiterated India’s warning that if Pakistan continues to nurture terrorists in its backyard, its existence could be wiped out.

BJP MP Baijayant Panda, leading an all-party delegation to Kuwait, asserted that India will no longer remain silent in the face of terrorism from Pakistan and will respond strongly.