Centre Announces Multi-Party Delegations for Global Outreach; Trump Claims Credit for India-Pakistan Ceasefire

By A Staff Reporter

New Delhi/Washington: As India moves ahead with diplomatic outreach through multi-party delegations following the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent Operation Sindoor, former U.S. President Donald Trump has stepped into the narrative, claiming credit for helping de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan.

On Saturday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced the government's decision to send eight delegations of MPs from various political parties to key nations across Europe, West Asia, and Africa. These delegations will present India's position on the recent conflict and reinforce its zero-tolerance stance on cross-border terrorism. Senior leaders from both the ruling NDA and the Opposition have reportedly accepted invitations to be part of this outreach, signaling rare political unity on foreign policy matters.

Meanwhile, in an interview, Donald Trump stirred international conversation by stating that his involvement behind the scenes helped prevent a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. “A bigger success than I’ll ever be given credit for,” Trump said, describing the India-Pakistan standoff as “major nuclear powers” teetering on the brink. “They were angry. It could’ve gone nuclear.”

In a separate statement, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif echoed the need for dialogue, saying that “India and Pakistan have fought three wars and got nothing,” and called for peaceful resolution of all outstanding issues, including Kashmir.

The Indian government’s diplomatic mission aims to counter Pakistan’s global narrative and build consensus on its right to act against terrorism. Among those selected for the delegations are leaders like Shashi Tharoor, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Kanimozhi, and Supriya Sule, who will begin their visits after May 22.