Following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India has taken a series of decisive measures, the most significant being the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, a long-standing agreement between the two countries. Speaking on the matter, Jaishankar reaffirmed that the suspension will remain in effect, underscoring India's firm stance on national security.
“Our position is clear—dialogue with Pakistan is possible only on the subject of terrorism,” Jaishankar stated, reiterating India’s long-held view that peace talks cannot proceed while cross-border terrorism persists.
In a veiled reference to recent discussions around Donald Trump’s claim of mediating between India and Pakistan, Jaishankar dismissed the idea of any external intervention in India’s internal matters, particularly regarding Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). “There is no scope for third-party mediation on PoK. India’s sovereignty is non-negotiable,” he asserted.
These statements highlight India's hardened diplomatic posture in response to Pakistan’s repeated violations and signal that bilateral relations will remain strained unless concrete action is taken by Islamabad to curb terrorism.
The developments also coincide with ongoing military and diplomatic engagements at various levels, following the post-ceasefire clashes and India's precision strikes on terror camps earlier this month.
With both countries continuing to exchange sharp rhetoric, the possibility of a diplomatic thaw appears distant, especially with India maintaining its zero-tolerance policy on terrorism.