MEA Clarifies Jaishankar’s Remark: ‘Pakistan Was Warned in Early Phase of Operation Sindoor’

The Ministry Of External Affairs on Saturday clarified regarding Dr S. Jaishankar’s remarks, saying that he had ‘warned Pakistan at early phase of Operation Sindoor.’ 

“EAM Dr S Jaishankar had stated that we had warned Pakistan at the start, which is clearly the early phase after Operation Sindoor’s commencement. This is being falsely represented as being before the commencement. This utter misrepresentation of facts is being called out, “ the MEA said.

EAM Dr S Jaishankar had stated that we had warned Pakistan at the start, which is clearly the early phase after Operation Sindoor’s commencement. This is being falsely represented as being before the commencement. This utter misrepresentation of facts is being called out: XP… pic.twitter.com/RqLMc9qfGC

---Advertisement---

— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2025

India achieved its objectives

On May 15, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted that India achieved its objectives in Operation Sindoor, targeting and destroying terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan.

With an unmistakable tone, he emphasised, “It is clear who wanted cessation of firing,” reinforcing India’s stance on terrorism.

‘It is clear who wanted cessation of firing’

Speaking to the media on Thursday after the inauguration of Honduras Embassy in Delhi, he said, “It is clear who wanted cessation of firing.” We achieved the goals which we set out to do by destroying the terrorist infrastructure.”

‘Our relations and dealings with Pakistan will be strictly bilateral’

Further, Jaishankar reiterated that India’s relations with Pakistan will remain “strictly bilateral.”
“Our relations and dealings with Pakistan will be strictly bilateral. That is a national consensus for years, and there is absolutely no change in that. The prime minister made it very clear that talks with Pakistan will be only on terror,” Jaishankar said.

‘Pak has to shut down the terrorists’ infrastructure’

Pakistan has a list of terrorists that needs to be handed over, and they have to shut down the terrorists’ infrastructure. They know what to do. We are prepared to discuss with them what is to be done about terrorism. Those are the talks which are feasible,” he added.