'No Mediation Accepted, Nor Will It Be... Operation Sindoor Halted at Pakistan's Request,' PM Modi Firm to Trump over Phone

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri provided detailed information on the phone call between PM Modi and President Trump. PM Modi clearly conveyed to President Trump that India has neither accepted mediation between India and Pakistan nor will it in the future. PM Modi also stated that the ceasefire during Operation Sindoor happened when Vice President JD Vance called, and Pakistan requested it.
A 35-minute phone conversation took place between PM Modi and President Trump.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a comprehensive phone conversation with US President Donald Trump at Trump's request. During this discussion, PM Modi elaborated on the events that transpired among India, Pakistan, and the USA concerning Operation Sindoor. He made it clear to President Trump that there was never any talk of an India-US trade deal or US mediation during the course of reaching a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor.

In this dialogue, PM Modi emphatically stated to Trump that India has neither accepted nor will accept any mediation between India and Pakistan. He emphasized that India unanimously stands firm on this political stance.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri shared the detailed account of the phone conversation between PM Modi and President Trump, indicating that the two leaders had planned to meet on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit. PM Modi traveled to the summit in Kananaskis, Canada, but due to President Trump's early departure, the meeting did not materialize.

As a result, at Trump's request, the leaders spoke on the phone today, with their conversation lasting around 35 minutes.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri recalled the April 22 phone call where President Trump conveyed condolences to PM Modi and expressed support against terrorism. This recent conversation was their first since then.

Notably, during Operation Sindoor, when India responded to the Pehlgam attack, Trump often took credit for negotiating a ceasefire by citing trade references. He repeatedly asserted publicly that he brokered the ceasefire between India and Pakistan through trade discussions.

Referring to the PM Modi-Trump conversation, Secretary Misri stated that Modi elaborated on Operation Sindoor, emphatically stating that India took decisive anti-terrorism actions post-April 22.

Modi clarified that on the night of May 6-7, India precisely targeted only terrorist facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. India's actions were measured, precise, and non-escalatory. Modi stressed that India's response to any Pakistani aggression would be overwhelming.

In this dialogue, PM Modi conclusively addressed all aspects of the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. On the night of May 9, VP Vance contacted Modi, warning of a significant Pakistani attack.

Modi explicitly stated that if such an attack occurred, India's retaliation would be even more substantial. On the night of May 9-10, India delivered a formidable response to Pakistan's attacks, severely damaging Pakistan's military infrastructure.

Modi informed Trump that due to India's robust counteraction, Pakistan requested the halt of military operations. He reiterated that there was no mention of an India-US trade deal or US mediation during these incidents.

Trump frequently claims his actions led to a ceasefire by leveraging trade between India and Pakistan. He often takes credit for mediating the ceasefire on international and national stages. However, Modi clarified to Trump that ceasefire negotiations occurred directly between the Indian and Pakistani armies at their request.

PM Modi categorically rejected any attempts for American mediation between India and Pakistan. According to Vikram Misri, Modi strongly emphasized to Trump that India has never accepted mediation and never will. There's complete political consensus on this matter in India.

Significantly, on June 13, President Trump reiterated that he could resolve any problem. Addressing the Kashmir issue, Trump acknowledged the long-standing enmity between India and Pakistan and expressed intentions to bring both nations together. This statement coincided with a White House spokesperson's remarks on Trump's potential intervention in Kashmir.

However, today, Modi decisively dismissed the US's repeated mediation offers.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that President Trump understood the elaborated issues shared by Modi and expressed support for India’s fight against terrorism.

PM Modi added that India now perceives terrorism not as a proxy war but as a war, with Operation Sindoor still ongoing.

Foreign Secretary revealed that Trump inquired if Modi could stop in the US on his return from Canada. Due to pre-scheduled commitments, Modi expressed his inability. The two leaders agreed to attempt a meeting in the near future.

Foreign Secretary disclosed that Trump and Modi also discussed the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Both concurred on the necessity for direct talks between Russia and Ukraine to pursue peace, emphasizing ongoing efforts.

Both leaders exchanged perspectives on the Indo-Pacific region and affirmed support for QUAD's crucial role.

For the upcoming QUAD meeting, PM Modi invited President Trump to India, to which Trump replied eagerly accepting the invitation.

It's worth noting that following the G-7, PM Modi has departed for Croatia.

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