Jaishankar Asserts Pakistan Relations Will Remain Strictly Bilateral

US President Donald Trump proposed working with India and Pakistan on a Kashmir solution, prompting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to clarify India’s stance. Jaishankar stated that India’s relations and dealings with Pakistan will remain “strictly bilateral,” reflecting a long-standing national consensus with no changes. Speaking at an event in New Delhi, he emphasized that India’s position is clear: all interactions with Pakistan are bilateral and will continue as such, underscoring India’s firm approach despite Trump’s comments suggesting multilateral engagement. This reiteration highlights India’s commitment to its established diplomatic principles regarding Pakistan.