India Rejects Mediation in Pakistan Tensions During Modi-Trump Call
Modi's Firm Stance on Mediation
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi communicated to U.S. President Donald Trump that India will not accept any form of mediation regarding its tensions with Pakistan, as stated by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
During their phone conversation, Trump inquired about India's military operations, specifically the strikes known as Operation Sindoor, which occurred in May.
Modi informed Trump that these military actions were carefully executed, targeting only terrorist camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to Misri.
The Prime Minister also mentioned that India had consented to a ceasefire solely at Pakistan's request.
Misri emphasized that Modi clarified to Trump that discussions surrounding the India-U.S. trade deal or any mediation by the U.S. were not part of their conversation.
He reiterated that the ceasefire was a direct agreement between India and Pakistan, facilitated through established military communication channels, and initiated at Pakistan's request.
Context of the Call
This conversation took place amid Trump's repeated claims of having played a role in easing tensions between the two nations, which New Delhi has consistently denied.
Misri also mentioned that a meeting between Modi and Trump was planned during the G7 summit in Canada, but Trump had to return to the U.S. early, resulting in the cancellation of their meeting.
The G7 summit, which includes major economies such as France, the U.K., Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the U.S., was held in Kananaskis, Canada, from Sunday to Tuesday, with India being one of the invitees.
During their phone call, both leaders expressed a desire to meet soon, as reported by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Timing of the Call
The discussion between Modi and Trump occurred just hours before Pakistan's Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir was set to meet with the U.S. president in Washington.
Munir was also expected to have discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as reported by a Pakistani newspaper.
On May 10, India and Pakistan reached an agreement to cease hostilities following a four-day conflict.
New Delhi's announcement to halt military actions came shortly after Trump claimed on social media that both nations had agreed to a ceasefire.
Rubio had also stated that India and Pakistan were prepared to initiate discussions on various issues at a neutral location.
However, India has maintained that the decision to cease fire was made independently, without U.S. involvement, and that trade discussions were not part of any talks between Indian and U.S. leaders.
Further Developments
POTUS @realDonaldTrump called PM @narendramodi.
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