What Did Modi and Trump Discuss in Their Recent Phone Call? Key Insights Revealed!

Modi's Firm Stance on Mediation with Pakistan

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear to US President Donald Trump that India will not accept any form of mediation regarding issues with Pakistan, as stated by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday.

Misri shared that the two leaders engaged in a 35-minute phone conversation, marking their first discussion since the recent terror attack in Pahalgam and India's subsequent Operation Sindoor.

This call was initiated by President Trump after a planned face-to-face meeting at the G7 Summit was canceled due to his early departure back to the US.

During the call, PM Modi took the opportunity to explain India's calculated military response to the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists.

The attack was attributed to The Resistance Front, a group linked to the Pakistan-based terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Modi emphasized that on the night of May 6-7, India targeted only terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, ensuring that the actions were precise and non-escalatory.

He stated that India would respond to Pakistan's aggression with a proportionate military response, referred to as 'goli' with 'gola'.

Operation Sindoor involved strikes on nine significant terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and PoK. In retaliation, Pakistan targeted not only Indian military sites but also civilian and religious locations, escalating tensions further.

Misri also revealed that on May 9, US Vice President Vance informed PM Modi about the possibility of a major retaliatory strike from Pakistan.

Modi responded firmly, indicating that India would retaliate with even greater force if such an event occurred. India's counterattack on May 9-10 inflicted substantial damage on Pakistan's military capabilities, rendering several airbases inoperable.

Following India's strong response, Pakistan sought a ceasefire.

PM Modi clarified that the ceasefire was only agreed upon at Pakistan's request and reiterated that India does not seek mediation. He emphasized that discussions regarding military actions were conducted directly between the two nations through established military channels.

Reaffirming India's long-standing position, Misri stated that PM Modi reiterated India's rejection of mediation, highlighting a unified political stance on this matter.

President Trump reportedly acknowledged India's position and expressed support for its counter-terrorism efforts. Modi also conveyed that any terrorist act originating from Pakistan would be regarded as an act of war, and that Operation Sindoor is still in effect.

Trump inquired if Modi could visit the US on his way back from Canada, but the Prime Minister declined due to prior engagements. Nonetheless, both leaders expressed a desire to meet soon.

Their conversation also touched on global issues, including the Iran-Israel conflict and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Both leaders concurred on the necessity of direct dialogue between Moscow and Kyiv for achieving peace.

They also discussed the Indo-Pacific region and the crucial role of the QUAD, with PM Modi inviting Trump to India for the next QUAD summit, which Trump accepted.