External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on Operation Sindoor and called it "inspirational". Taking to X, Jaishankar wrote, "Operation Sindoor is a promise redeemed. Peace through strength; strength through action. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat." PM in his address said, "Any talks with Pakistan will focus on terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir."