External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar firmly rejected US President Trump’s claims of American mediation in the recent India-Pakistan conflict, reiterating India’s long-standing policy against third-party involvement in bilateral matters. He emphasized the government’s commitment to safeguarding national interests, including those of Indian farmers and strategic autonomy, during his address at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2025. Jaishankar’s remarks come amid renewed US-Pakistan relations, marked by high-level meetings focusing on trade and security, highlighting India’s distinct stance on maintaining sovereignty and rejecting any external influence in its relations with Pakistan.