Ever since India and Pakistan negotiated a ceasefire agreement following the former's massive Operation Sindoor, there has been a race to take credit for "averting the nuclear war". US President Donald Trump was the first one who announced on his social media platform, Truth Social, wherein he hijacked the peace negotiations between the two rival and neighbouring nations. Since then, he has been grabbing every opportunity to claim his credit.
Now, Britain is staking a claim for the ceasefire that India had clearly mentioned, it was Pakistan who approached New Delhi on May 10 to negotiate a bilateral understanding. Thus, New Delhi had cleared the air on day one of the ceasefire that no party had played a role in ceasefire negotiations, other than India and Pakistan.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 met with the UK Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon David Lammy MP @DavidLammy, today in Islamabad.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) May 16, 2025
The two leaders discussed regional developments, including Pakistan-India ceasefire. The DPM/FM appreciated… pic.twitter.com/nl5u1IBJKi
UK Foreign Minister' Pakistan visit amid tensions
However, UK Foreign Minister David Lammy, who is currently on a day visit to Islamabad, said on Saturday, Britain is working with the US to ensure ita ceasefire between India and Pakistan endures and that "confidence-building measures" and dialogue take place. "We will continue to work with the United States to ensure that we get an enduring ceasefire, to ensure that dialogue is happening and to work through with Pakistan and India how we can get to confidence and confidence-building measures between the two sides," Lammy told news agency Reuters in Pakistan's capital Islamabad at the end of a two-day visit. Earlier last week, he said UK had played a role in ceasefire-- a claim India is yet to disclose
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Important visit to Pakistan following the hugely welcome ceasefire with India.
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) May 17, 2025
Because of the deep links between our countries, the UK is determined to play our part with India, Pakistan and international partners to help counter terrorism and ensure this peace lasts. pic.twitter.com/vtDO5vnZ8q
The nuclear-armed South Asian arch rivals agreed on May 10 to a ceasefire in their worst fighting in nearly three decades, which followed a deadly attack on tourists that New Delhi blames on Islamabad.
Asked about India's suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, potentially squeezing Pakistan's water supply, Lammy said: "We would urge all sides to meet their treaty obligations." Pakistan has said Britain and other countries, in addition to the United States, played a major role in de-escalating the fighting.