While it has been confirmed that it was Pakistan that called India's DGMO seeking a ceasefire, Islamabad has failed to provide evidence to prove otherwise. But US President Donald Trump jumped the gun, claiming credit for negotiating a truce between the two South Asian neighbours, something that New Delhi has not acknowledged. However, now it has emerged that China too was upset over US getting brownie points, pushing Pakistan to violate ceasefire in a bid to satisfy Beijing's ego.
NDTV cited defence sources, saying Beijing was irked with Islamabad seeking Washington's help. Following a call from Beijing, Pakistan violated the ceasefire for which Trump claimed credit.
India then released a statement, saying there have been repeated violations of the truce reached between the Directors General of Military Operations of both sides.
Minutes after Islamabad violated the ceasefire, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi dialled Pakistan's Ishaq Dar, expressing Beijing's solidarity. The Chinese foreign ministry also stated that Yi spoke to National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. However, India has not acknowledged the Chinese statement just like Trump's.
Interestingly following the statement from Beijing, the drones sent from Pakistan backed off from the Line of Control and the International Border. The defence sources quoted by NDTV view this as Pakistan's efforts to appease its all-weather ally China.
Later, a spokesperson from the Chinese foreign ministry said it was Wang Yi's calls with Ishaq Dar and Ajit Doval that helped de-escalate the tensions and end the ceasefire violations. It added that Beijing will "continue to play a constructive role in realizing full and lasting ceasefire and keeping the region peaceful and stable."
China supports and welcomes the #IndiaPakistanCeasefire.
— CHINA MFA Spokesperson 中国外交部发言人 (@MFA_China) May 12, 2025
On the night of May 10, Director and FM Wang Yi spoke with Pakistan’s Deputy PM & FM Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 and India’s NSA Shri Ajit Doval respectively to help bring about deescalation and a full, lasting ceasefire.
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During the Pakistani DGMO's call, the Indian DGMO warned Pakistan against further misadventures, stressing New Delhi's stance on zero-tolerance for terror. India said the ceasefire will be unconditional, with decisions on Indus Waters Treaty abeyance, ban on trade and visa revocations to remain intact.
India on Tuesday also rejected Trump's claim that he offered to help India and Pakistan with trade. New Delhi clarified that the "issue of trade did not come up" in any discussions during the military escalaton.
The Ministry of External Affairs said the specific date, time and wording of the understanding was worked out between the DGMOs of the two countries during their call on May 10. The Pakistani High Commission initially called the MEA at 12.37 pm following India's fierce strikes on key Pak Air Force bases. However, the hotlines could not be connected due to technical difficulties on the Pakistani side. Later, a call was scheduled for 3.25 pm.
