Congress MP and former diplomat Shashi Tharoor on Sunday weighed in on US President Donald Trump claiming credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, suggesting it was "not mediation" but US efforts at playing a constructive role.

While US President Donald Trump claimed credit for mediating the ceasefire, it's likely other countries also contributed to easing tensions.

The Ministry of External Affairs press conference addressed recent developments in India-Pakistan relations. The MEA spokesperson clarified that Pakistan initiated the ceasefire after effective Indian strikes on key Pakistani Air Force bases.

A ceasefire agreed between India and Pakistan appears to be holding ... ceasefire and claimed credit for Washington’s role in securing it, but contradictory accounts have emerged about the extent of US involvement. Just before 8 a.m. ET on Saturday ...

India said its long-standing position on Kashmir has been that it is a bilateral issue between New Delhi and Islamabad and there is no change of this stand.

The Congress urges Centre to clarify whether it is open to third-party mediation on the Kashmir issue, warning that such a stance could potentially violate the Simla Agreement