Pakistan’s ceasefire mediation ‘serious setback’ to Modi’s diplomacy: Congress
Islamabad’s facilitation reflects poorly on Delhi’s global standing: Ramesh
New Delhi: In India, the Congress party has termed Pakistan’s role in brokering a ceasefire between the United States and Iran as a serious setback to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy.
According to Kashmir Media Service, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, in a statement, criticised the Indian government’s diplomatic approach, saying Pakistan’s involvement in facilitating the truce reflects poorly on New Delhi’s global standing.
The remarks came after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt to attacks on Iran and accepted parts of Tehran’s proposed framework, while Iran agreed to limited passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan hosted talks between the two sides and played a key role in facilitating the ceasefire, which is being viewed globally as a step towards de-escalation.
Jairam Ramesh said the entire world would cautiously welcome the two-week ceasefire, but added that Pakistan’s role in the process was a “severe setback to both the substance and style” of Modi’s diplomacy. He also criticised what he described as the Indian government’s silence on Israel’s actions in West Asia and statements made by Donald Trump during the conflict.
Taking a swipe at Narendra Modi, he said the prime minister’s image as a “self-styled Vishwaguru” stands exposed in light of recent developments. He maintained that India’s long-standing policy of isolating Pakistan internationally has not succeeded.
The Congress leader contrasted the current approach with the diplomatic strategy adopted during the tenure of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, particularly after the Mumbai attacks.
He said that despite economic challenges, Pakistan has managed to position itself as a mediator in a major global conflict, raising questions about India’s foreign policy direction.
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