The Indian government on April 8, 2026, welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire agreement brokered by Pakistan close to the deadline. The Ministry of External Affairs called for an early end to the conflict and unimpeded trade flow through the Strait of Hormuz. The statement was carefully worded, avoiding direct references to conflict parties and not thanking Pakistan for its mediation role.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement on Wednesday welcoming the US-Iran ceasefire agreement brokered by Pakistan close to the deadline.
The MEA called for an early end to the conflict and "unimpeded" trade flow through the Strait of Hormuz. The statement carefully avoided naming any conflict parties directly.
Unlike foreign ministries in other capitals, India's MEA did not thank Pakistan for mediating between the sides or for offering to host the next round of talks expected this week. This comes amid the West Asia crisis, with keywords referencing the Iran-Israel war context.
The statement emphasized dialogue and diplomacy, highlighting concerns over navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Pakistan's role.
