In their first conversation since India’s assertive Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a 35-minute telephonic discussion on Wednesday, with PM Modi firmly rejecting claims that Washington played any role in brokering peace between India and Pakistan.
In a detailed media briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri revealed key points of the conversation, emphasizing India’s long-standing position on bilateral matters with Pakistan. “PM Modi stressed that India never accepted mediation nor does it accept it now, nor will it ever do that. On this issue, there is full political unanimity,” said Misri.
The phone call — held at Trump’s request — covered a range of issues, primarily Operation Sindoor and recent regional developments. “PM Modi told President Trump clearly that during this entire series of incidents, never was talks held at any level on India-America trade deal and mediation between India and Pakistan by America,” Misri added. “The talks regarding cessation of military action was held directly between India and Pakistan under the existing channels established between both militaries. It was done at Pakistan's request.”
The conversation comes in the wake of Trump’s repeated public assertions that he helped mediate peace between the two South Asian nations. New Delhi has consistently dismissed these claims as inaccurate.
Misri further informed the media that the two leaders were earlier scheduled to meet on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada. However, the meeting was canceled after Trump was forced to leave early due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. “At the request of President Trump, today both leaders spoke over the phone. They spoke for almost 35 minutes,” said Misri. “After the Pahalgam terrorist attack on 22nd April, President Trump had spoken with PM Modi and expressed condolences and had also expressed support in fight against terrorism. This was the first time they were speaking after that.”
Trump also invited PM Modi to stop over in the US during his return from Canada, but PM Modi declined due to prior commitments. However, the leaders expressed interest in meeting soon. “Both leaders decided that they will try to meet in near future,” Misri added.
Highlighting future cooperation, PM Modi extended an invitation to Trump to attend the upcoming Quad meeting in India. “While accepting the invitation, President Trump said that he is excited to come to India,” said Misri.
