During a recent phone call, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed frustration to U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Trump’s claims of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Modi emphasized that India does not seek or accept third-party mediation, a point underlined by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The call, which lasted 35 minutes and was initiated by Trump, also addressed the absence of discussions on trade deals, contrary to Trump’s assertions.
The dialogue marked the first between the leaders since early May, following heightened tensions due to a terrorist attack in Kashmir that killed 26 civilians. India’s retaliatory bombing in Pakistan led to a brief conflict that escalated fears of war. Despite Trump’s declarations of playing a key role in de-escalating the situation, Modi firmly communicated that the U.S. had no part in mediating the issue.
Trump has previously stated he prevented a conflict between the two nations and has made comparisons between the India-Pakistan situation and current tensions between Israel and Iran, indicating he sees his diplomatic efforts as impactful. His recent lunch meeting with Pakistan’s Army Chief at the White House, ostensibly to express gratitude for keeping the peace, further complicated the diplomatic narrative.
Trump also mentioned progress on trade negotiations with both countries. Although a meeting with Modi was planned during the G7 summit in Canada, Trump left early due to rising tensions in the Middle East, casting doubt on any immediate resolutions regarding U.S.-India relations amidst ongoing conflicts in the region.
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