The Indian government on Tuesday disputed U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that the U.S.-mediated ceasefire between India and Pakistan came about in part because he had offered possible trade concessions.

New Delhi statement comes after US' Trump says he would work with India, Pakistan to resolve long-simmering Kashmir dispute - Anadolu Ajansı

A ceasefire to end the conflict between India and Pakistan was shaken by overnight border fighting in the disputed Kashmir region. People on both sides of the Line of Control, which divides the territory,

A series of military strikes last week by India and Pakistan brought the nuclear-armed rivals closer to a broader war.

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says recent ceasefire between Pakistan and India is a result of the diplomatic efforts of different countries. In an interview with Sky News, he said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his gratitude to President Donald Trump, who played a pivotal role in the ceasefire.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited an air force base in Adampur on Tuesday where he lauded Indian defense forces days after Indian and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire.

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.

The Foreign Secretary will brief Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs on the current situation with Pakistan on May 19, said panel chairman Shashi Tharoor.