**Summary:**
This document summarizes the Indian Ministry of External Affairs' response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2251 concerning India-Pakistan relations, specifically addressing the period following military clashes in April-May 2025. The clashes were triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, perpetrated by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists. In response, India undertook diplomatic measures and initiated "Operation Sindoor," targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. On May 10, 2025, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of Pakistan requested a cessation of firing and military activities, which India agreed to. The Indian government has communicated its stance of strict action against terrorism and its incompatibility with diplomatic engagement. As of August 1, 2025, Operation Sindoor is ongoing. The government's long-term strategy involves decisive steps to protect its citizens and a firm stance against terrorism, precluding diplomatic dialogue under the current circumstances.
Key Entities Referenced
India: A country involved in relations and conflict with Pakistan, as detailed in the policy document.
Pakistan: A country involved in relations and conflict with India, as detailed in the policy document.
Ministry of External Affairs: The Indian government ministry responsible for foreign affairs, answering the questions in the Lok Sabha.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the questions regarding India-Pakistan relations were raised.
Operation Sindoor: A military operation launched by India targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Pahalgam: Location of terror attack perpetrated by Pakistan sponsored terrorists.
Jammu and Kashmir: A region, part of which is administered by Pakistan and referred to as Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, which was a target of Operation Sindoor.
Director General of Military Operations (DGMO): Military office of Pakistan who contacted his Indian counterpart to request for cessation of firing.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 2251
ANSWERED ON – 01/08/2025
INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS
†2251. DR. SHIVAJI BANDAPPA KALGE
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) the current status of relations between India and Pakistan after the
military clashes during April-May 2025;
(b) the steps being taken by the Government to reduce this tense
situation;
(c) whether there has been a fundamental change in India-Pakistan
relationship after the recent conflicts, if so, the long-term strategy of
India in this regard; and
(d) whether the Government proposes to resume diplomatic dialogue with
Pakistan at any level in the near future and if so, the conditions thereof?
1ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)
(a to d) In response to the Pahalgam terror attack perpetrated by Pakistan-
sponsored terrorists on 22 April 2025, India took a number of diplomatic
steps and launched Operation Sindoor targeting terrorist infrastructure in
Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
On 10 May 2025, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of
Pakistan approached his Indian counterpart to request for cessation of
firing and military activities, which was agreed to later that day.
India has also made clear its approach of strict action against the roots of
terrorism, not tolerating any form of blackmail and taking decisive steps
to protect its citizen against any threats. India’s stand on the
incompatibility of terror with any form of diplomatic interaction has also
been communicated at the highest level. Operation Sindoor continues.
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