The Congress on Wednesday said the two-week ceasefire in the West Asia conflict has “exposed” Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy, questioning India’s diplomatic strategy even as global tensions showed signs of easing.Reacting to the ceasefire between the US-Israel bloc and Iran, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the development would be “cautiously welcomed” worldwide but raised concerns over India’s role and positioning in the crisis.“The entire world will cautiously welcome the two-week ceasefire in the West Asia conflict between the US and Israel on one side and Iran on the other,” Ramesh said, referring to the ongoing geopolitical tensions that have disrupted global stability and impacted sectors like aviation and energy.He said the conflict, which began on February 28 with targeted killings of senior Iranian figures, came shortly after the Prime Minister’s visit to Israel, and criticised what he described as a lack of response on the Gaza situation and developments in the West Bank.Ramesh also flagged Pakistan’s reported role in facilitating the ceasefire, calling it a setback to India’s diplomatic approach. He said efforts to isolate Pakistan globally had not yielded the intended results, drawing a comparison with the diplomatic outreach after the Mumbai terror attacks under former prime minister Manmohan Singh.“The role played by Pakistan in bringing about the ceasefire calls into question the government’s strategy. A country facing severe economic stress has been able to play a role, which raises serious concerns about India’s diplomatic positioning,” he said.The Congress leader further questioned the government over the abrupt halt of Operation Sindoor in May 2025, noting that the first announcement came from the United States and that the move has not been adequately explained.“There is a sense of relief globally, but serious questions remain. The government has not clarified its position on key developments,” Ramesh said, also referring to remarks made by the External Affairs Minister on Pakistan.He said that the Prime Minister’s silence on the conflict and related global developments reflects poorly on India’s international engagement.Earlier, US President Donald Trump said on his social media platform that the United States and Iran were “very far along” in negotiations towards a “definitive” peace agreement. He said a two-week ceasefire had been agreed to allow talks to move forward.