In a decisive diplomatic exchange, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has firmly told former US President Donald Trump that the United States had no role in brokering the recent India-Pakistan ceasefire, countering Trump’s repeated claims of mediation during Operation Sindoor.
📞 35-Minute Call Dispels Mediation Claims
During a 35-minute phone call initiated by Trump, PM Modi clarified that no discussions on trade deals or third-party mediation took place during the four-day military standoff with Pakistan.
“India has never accepted mediation, does not accept it, and will never accept it,” said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, quoting the Prime Minister.
🛡️ Ceasefire Was Bilateral, Not Brokered
Modi emphasized that the ceasefire was the result of direct military-level talks between India and Pakistan, conducted through existing channels, and initiated at Pakistan’s request.
🔥 Backdrop: Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam Attack
The conversation follows India’s precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan retaliated with attempted strikes on Indian military bases between May 8–10, prompting India’s firm countermeasures.
🗣️ Trump’s Claims Spark Political Controversy
Trump had earlier claimed that he “settled” the conflict through trade diplomacy. His remarks triggered political backlash in India, with opposition leaders questioning the government’s silence. PM Modi’s latest statement puts those speculations to rest.
🤝 No Trade Deal, No Mediation—Only Sovereignty
Modi reiterated that India views terrorism as an act of war, not proxy conflict, and that Operation Sindoor remains suspended, not concluded, keeping Pakistan under close watch.
