PM Modi Sets Record Straight with President Trump on India-Pakistan Ceasefire

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a 35-minute phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, clarified that the United States played no role in mediating last month’s ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The Prime Minister firmly stated that all talks regarding cessation of hostilities were conducted directly between Indian and Pakistani military channels, and only at Pakistan’s request.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized that at no stage was a U.S.-India trade deal discussed, countering Trump’s repeated claims of mediation and trade leverage. PM Modi also declined President Trump’s invitation for a stopover in Washington D.C., citing prior commitments in Croatia.

During the conversation, PM Modi briefed President Trump on Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, calling India’s actions “measured, precise, and non-escalatory.” He confirmed that India responded decisively to Pakistan’s drone and missile strikes on May 9–10, causing significant damage to Pakistani military infrastructure.

PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent position on Kashmir: “India has never accepted, does not accept, and will never accept third-party mediation on the issue.”

Although unable to visit the U.S. at this time, PM Modi invited President Trump to India for the upcoming QUAD Summit, an invitation Trump accepted in principle. Both leaders stressed the strategic importance of the QUAD in maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific.

They also discussed the Israel-Iran conflict and reaffirmed support for direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks.