PM Modi clarifies to Trump: No US role in Indo-Pak ceasefire, no trade talks during hostilities

In a phone conversation requested by US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi clarified that the United States had no involvement in the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Contrary to Trump's public claims, Modi stated that the de-escalation was a direct result of bilateral communication between Indian and Pakistani military officials, with no mediation or trade deal discussions involving the US.

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, offering details of the 35-minute call, emphasized that PM Modi told Trump there was “no discussion at any level” regarding American intervention or a US-India trade arrangement during the tensions. The call marks their first interaction since India initiated Operation Sindoor on May 7, which was described by Modi as "measured, precise, and non-escalatory."

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#WATCH | Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says, "PM Modi told President Trump clearly that during this entire series of incidents, never were talks held at any level on India-America trade deal and mediation between India and Pakistan by America. The talks regarding cessation of… pic.twitter.com/C0yoPGHC2j

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Interestingly, Trump had previously taken credit for helping broker peace between the two South Asian nations, even suggesting that trade threats from the US pressured both countries into standing down. India has firmly dismissed these assertions.

The conversation occurred just hours before a planned meeting between Trump and Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir. While Trump had proposed an in-person meeting with Modi during his return from Canada, the Indian Prime Minister declined due to prior obligations. However, Modi extended an invitation for Trump to visit India for the upcoming QUAD Summit, which the US President accepted in principle.

The two leaders also exchanged views on the escalating Israel-Iran conflict and reiterated the importance of direct negotiations to resolve the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. They further reaffirmed the strategic relevance of the QUAD alliance in maintaining Indo-Pacific stability amid China's growing assertiveness.