India’s opposition Congress party expressed concern over China’s claim that it helped broker a truce between India and Pakistan following the military clash in May 2025. The party asked Modi to clarify New Delhi’s position, saying Beijing’s statement contradicts what the government has previously told the public.
The reaction came a day after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that tensions between India and Pakistan were among several international disputes mediated by Beijing in 2025. His remarks drew attention in New Delhi, where officials have consistently denied any third-party role in the ceasefire.
Congress Questions Official Narrative
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said China’s claim raised serious questions about India’s national security and diplomatic transparency. In a social media post, he said the statement appeared to undermine the official narrative shared with Indian citizens. He added that the government owed the country a clear explanation regarding the circumstances that led to the ceasefire.
India has repeatedly rejected similar claims by US President Donald Trump, who has also said Washington played a role in mediating the truce. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs has not yet issued a response to Wang’s comments. However, officials have maintained that the ceasefire decision resulted from direct military-level communication.
According to New Delhi, the firing stopped after Pakistan’s director general of military operations contacted his Indian counterpart. Indian officials have insisted that this exchange, rather than external mediation, led to the de-escalation.
Beijing Highlights Global Mediation Role
Wang Yi made the remarks while addressing a conference on China’s foreign relations in Beijing. He said global conflicts had intensified in 2025, reaching levels not seen since World War II. He argued that China adopted an objective and just approach to resolving disputes by addressing both immediate tensions and their underlying causes.
Wang claimed that China mediated several conflicts, including those in northern Myanmar, the Iranian nuclear issue, Palestine-Israel tensions, Cambodia-Thailand disputes, and the India-Pakistan standoff. However, his assertion has now fueled political debate in India, with opposition leaders pressing the government for clarity.
