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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has categorically denied US President Donald Trump’s claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, stating that there was neither any discussion of a trade deal nor a proposal for US mediation at any stage of the recent conflict.
The clarification came during a 35-minute phone conversation between the two leaders, their first since India launched Operation Sindoor in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
In a video statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that Trump had inquired whether Modi could make a stopover in the US on his return from Canada. Modi, citing prior commitments, expressed his inability to do so.
“President Trump enquired if Prime Minister Modi could stop over in the US on his way back from Canada. Due to prior commitments, Prime Minister Modi expressed his inability to do so. Both leaders agreed to make efforts to meet in the near future,” Misri stated.
Modi proceeded to Croatia after attending the G7 Summit in Canada, where a meeting between the two leaders could not take place as Trump had left the summit early.
Addressing Trump’s earlier public statements, Modi made it clear that no trade deal discussions had taken place between India and the US.
“Prime Minister Modi clearly conveyed to President Trump that at no point during this entire sequence of events was there any discussion, at any level, on an India-US trade deal, or any proposal for a mediation by the US between India and Pakistan. The discussion to cease military action took place directly between India and Pakistan through the existing channels of communication between the two armed forces, and it was initiated at Pakistan’s request,” Misri said.
“Prime Minister Modi firmly stated that India does not and will never accept mediation. There is complete political consensus in India on this matter,” he added.
Despite this, President Trump reiterated his version of events just hours later. Speaking to reporters during a lunch meeting with Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir at the White House, Trump said, “I stopped the war between Pakistan and India… I love Pakistan. I think Modi is a fantastic man. I spoke to him last night. We are going to make a trade deal with Modi of India.”
Praising Munir’s role, Trump added, “This man was extremely influential in stopping it from the Pakistan side.”
Trump went on to describe the situation as a near-war between two nuclear nations.
“They were going at it… I don’t think I had a story written about it,” he said, adding that the public knew what had happened.
Foreign Secretary Misri also recounted that Trump had earlier expressed condolences for the Pahalgam terror attack and had extended his support for India’s fight against terrorism.
During the latest call, Modi briefed Trump in detail on Operation Sindoor, explaining that India’s airstrikes on May 6-7 were targeted solely at terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
“Prime Minister Modi said that on the night of May 6-7, India had only targeted the terrorist camps and hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. India’s actions were very measured, precise and non-escalatory. India had also made it clear that any act of aggression from Pakistan would be met with a stronger response,” Misri said.
Misri further revealed that on May 9, US Vice President JD Vance warned Modi of an imminent Pakistani attack. Modi replied that any such action would trigger an even stronger Indian response.
That night, India retaliated forcefully to Pakistan’s offensive, inflicting major damage on Pakistani military infrastructure, including rendering several air bases inoperable. Following India’s decisive action, Pakistan requested a cessation of hostilities.
Trump reportedly listened attentively to Modi’s account and reaffirmed US support for India’s counter-terrorism efforts. Modi also emphasized that India no longer considers terrorism a proxy war but a full-fledged war. He informed Trump that Operation Sindoor remains active.
The two leaders also discussed broader international issues, including the ongoing conflicts between Israel and Iran, and between Russia and Ukraine. They agreed that direct negotiations between the conflicting parties are essential to achieving peace.
On regional matters, Modi and Trump shared views on the Indo-Pacific and reiterated their support for the strategic role of the Quad alliance, a veiled reference to China’s growing assertiveness in the region. Modi invited Trump to visit India for the next Quad Summit, an invitation which Trump accepted, expressing eagerness to visit.
The clarification came during a 35-minute phone conversation between the two leaders, their first since India launched Operation Sindoor in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
In a video statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that Trump had inquired whether Modi could make a stopover in the US on his return from Canada. Modi, citing prior commitments, expressed his inability to do so.
“President Trump enquired if Prime Minister Modi could stop over in the US on his way back from Canada. Due to prior commitments, Prime Minister Modi expressed his inability to do so. Both leaders agreed to make efforts to meet in the near future,” Misri stated.
Modi proceeded to Croatia after attending the G7 Summit in Canada, where a meeting between the two leaders could not take place as Trump had left the summit early.
Addressing Trump’s earlier public statements, Modi made it clear that no trade deal discussions had taken place between India and the US.
“Prime Minister Modi clearly conveyed to President Trump that at no point during this entire sequence of events was there any discussion, at any level, on an India-US trade deal, or any proposal for a mediation by the US between India and Pakistan. The discussion to cease military action took place directly between India and Pakistan through the existing channels of communication between the two armed forces, and it was initiated at Pakistan’s request,” Misri said.
“Prime Minister Modi firmly stated that India does not and will never accept mediation. There is complete political consensus in India on this matter,” he added.
Despite this, President Trump reiterated his version of events just hours later. Speaking to reporters during a lunch meeting with Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir at the White House, Trump said, “I stopped the war between Pakistan and India… I love Pakistan. I think Modi is a fantastic man. I spoke to him last night. We are going to make a trade deal with Modi of India.”
Praising Munir’s role, Trump added, “This man was extremely influential in stopping it from the Pakistan side.”
Trump went on to describe the situation as a near-war between two nuclear nations.
“They were going at it… I don’t think I had a story written about it,” he said, adding that the public knew what had happened.
Foreign Secretary Misri also recounted that Trump had earlier expressed condolences for the Pahalgam terror attack and had extended his support for India’s fight against terrorism.
During the latest call, Modi briefed Trump in detail on Operation Sindoor, explaining that India’s airstrikes on May 6-7 were targeted solely at terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
“Prime Minister Modi said that on the night of May 6-7, India had only targeted the terrorist camps and hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. India’s actions were very measured, precise and non-escalatory. India had also made it clear that any act of aggression from Pakistan would be met with a stronger response,” Misri said.
Misri further revealed that on May 9, US Vice President JD Vance warned Modi of an imminent Pakistani attack. Modi replied that any such action would trigger an even stronger Indian response.
That night, India retaliated forcefully to Pakistan’s offensive, inflicting major damage on Pakistani military infrastructure, including rendering several air bases inoperable. Following India’s decisive action, Pakistan requested a cessation of hostilities.
Trump reportedly listened attentively to Modi’s account and reaffirmed US support for India’s counter-terrorism efforts. Modi also emphasized that India no longer considers terrorism a proxy war but a full-fledged war. He informed Trump that Operation Sindoor remains active.
The two leaders also discussed broader international issues, including the ongoing conflicts between Israel and Iran, and between Russia and Ukraine. They agreed that direct negotiations between the conflicting parties are essential to achieving peace.
On regional matters, Modi and Trump shared views on the Indo-Pacific and reiterated their support for the strategic role of the Quad alliance, a veiled reference to China’s growing assertiveness in the region. Modi invited Trump to visit India for the next Quad Summit, an invitation which Trump accepted, expressing eagerness to visit.
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