'Let’s not trade nuclear missiles, but things made beautifully': Trump on India-Pak tensions

During his speech at the US-Saudi Investment Forum, US President Donald Trump claimed that his administration played a significant role in reducing tensions between India and Pakistan, which he described as being on the brink of a nuclear conflict. Speaking alongside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump emphasized his image as a peacemaker and even jokingly suggested that India and Pakistan should "go out and have a nice dinner together."

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According to Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary Rubio were instrumental in facilitating peace talks that helped avert what he called a "potential nuclear war" between the two neighbors. He claimed that the ceasefire following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attacks was a result of US intervention, using trade as a key tool to encourage diplomacy. “Let’s not trade nuclear missiles. Let’s trade the things that you make so beautifully,” he remarked, praising the leadership in both New Delhi and Islamabad.

On May 10, Trump announced a breakthrough ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Although both nations later confirmed the development, India clarified that the agreement was reached directly through military-level discussions, not third-party mediation. India also firmly rejected Trump’s earlier offer to mediate on the Kashmir issue, maintaining that such matters would be handled bilaterally without outside involvement.

Trump concluded by commending his team for their efforts, calling it a “great, great job,” and underscored the potential catastrophe that had been avoided through diplomatic efforts.