External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed a parliamentary panel on Monday, May 26, 2025, clarifying key aspects surrounding Operation Sindoor and addressing concerns about potential external influence in its cessation. Sources indicate that Jaishankar stated that Pakistan was informed about India's strikes on terror camps within its territory only after the strikes had been carried out.

A primary focus of the meeting was to dispel notions of U.S. involvement in halting Operation Sindoor. Jaishankar firmly stated that the decision to cease hostilities was a bilateral one, reached after Pakistan requested a ceasefire through the established Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) channel. He emphasized that the DGMOs of both countries were the sole officials involved in the communication regarding the cessation of Operation Sindoor, countering allegations of external mediation.

According to reports, the External Affairs Minister conveyed that the government's objective was to target high-value targets swiftly, aiming to significantly impact the morale and credibility of the Pakistani Armed Forces. The success of these strikes, Jaishankar asserted, exposed Pakistan's inability to protect terror epicenters within its borders. He highlighted that, with the exception of three nations, most countries appreciated India's firm stance against terrorism and its right to self-defense. In this context, he drew attention to the statement made by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul during a joint briefing in Berlin on May 23, 2025, where Wadephul affirmed India's right to defend itself against terrorism following the brutal attack on April 22nd.

During the panel meet, responding to queries from Members of Parliament (MPs) about the cessation of Operation Sindoor and alleged US interference, Jaishankar reiterated that the DGMO informed his Pakistani counterpart that India would retaliate in kind to any firing from their side. He further emphasized that the targeted strikes on terror camps in Pakistan had significantly impacted the morale of Pakistani forces.

Furthermore, Jaishankar sought the cooperation of all MPs in exposing Pakistan's role in promoting terrorism on a global scale. He mentioned the government's initiative of sending multi-party delegations of MPs to various countries to convey India's united stance against terrorism to the international community.

Lt. General Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Military Operations, had previously stated that India attempted to communicate the rationale behind the strikes on terror camps to Pakistan. However, this outreach was rejected, with Pakistan instead launching retaliatory attacks on Indian civilians and religious sites. Despite this, India maintained its commitment to preventing further escalation.

Jaishankar also addressed questions regarding the Indus Water Treaty, clarifying that the government intends to continue with it.