Following Operation Sindoor, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval engaged with NSAs and senior officials of several countries to brief them on India’s targeted strikes on terrorists and terrorist infrastructure at nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The operation was described as measured, non-escalatory, and restrained, with India emphasizing its commitment to avoiding escalation while remaining prepared to respond resolutely if provoked.
Key Fact: NSA Doval held discussions with counterparts from the US, UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Japan, Russia, China, and France, outlining the execution and intent of Operation Sindoor.
The countries contacted include:
- United States: NSA and Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- United Kingdom: NSA Jonathan Powell
- Saudi Arabia: NSA Musaid Al Aiban
- United Arab Emirates: NSA Sheikh Tahnoon and Secretary General of NSC Ali Al Shamsi
- Japan: NSA Masataka Okano
- Russia: NSA Sergei Shoigu
- China: Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi
- France: Diplomatic Adviser to President Emmanuel Bonne
NSA Doval briefed his counterparts on the actions taken and the method of execution. He stated that India has no intent to escalate but is well-prepared to retaliate if Pakistan chooses to escalate. Doval will continue to engage with his counterparts in the days ahead.