PM Modi and President Trump Hold Crucial 35 Min Telephonic Talks:In a crucial 35-minute phone call, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed India’s ongoing Operation Sindoor against terrorism, firmly rejected any US mediation on Pakistan, reviewed precision strikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and shared perspectives on the Iran conflict, Ukraine war, and growing Quad alliance in Indo-Pacific. Trump accepted Modi’s invitation to visit India for the next Quad summit.
PM Modi and President Trump Hold Crucial 35 Min Telephonic Talks
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a telephonic conversation. The call took place just hours before President Trump was scheduled to meet Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir at the White House. The conversation between the two leaders lasted for 35 minutes and covered a wide range of important bilateral and global issues, including India’s ongoing counter-terrorism operations, the situation in Pakistan, and broader security concerns in regions like Ukraine, Iran, and the Indo-Pacific.
During the call, Prime Minister Modi informed President Trump that India’s counter-terrorism operation, named Operation Sindoor, is currently ongoing. Modi underlined that India would not accept any mediation from any country, including the United States, when it comes to matters concerning Pakistan. He reiterated that all issues related to Pakistan must be addressed directly between India and Pakistan, without third-party involvement.
Prime Minister Modi briefed President Trump about the precision strikes carried out by Indian forces on May 6th and 7th. These strikes targeted terrorist hideouts inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Modi emphasized that India’s actions were carefully measured, precise, and non-escalatory, aimed solely at neutralizing terrorist threats. He made it clear that while India avoids unnecessary escalation, any provocation from Pakistan, even a single bullet, would be met with a powerful response, which he described as replying to bullets with shells.
During the conversation, Modi also recalled his earlier phone call with the US Vice President in May, where India had warned of a possible major attack by Pakistan. Modi categorically stated to President Trump that there was no discussion or involvement of the United States in any mediation efforts related to India and Pakistan. India has never accepted and will never accept any third-party mediation in such matters.
Prime Minister Modi further clarified that the ceasefire and de-escalation were coordinated directly between Indian and Pakistani military officials through existing communication channels, and that this process was initiated at Pakistan’s own request. He emphasized that no external nation, including the United States, played any role in mediating the cessation of military actions.
This phone conversation was the first between the two leaders since April 2, when President Trump had called Prime Minister Modi to offer his condolences and support following the Pulwama terrorist attack. In the past, President Trump had claimed that the US could help mediate between India and Pakistan and had personally spoken to the leaders of both nations, suggesting that the US was ready to assist if both sides wanted mediation. However, India has firmly rejected such proposals on every occasion.
Apart from the India-Pakistan situation, the two leaders also discussed rising global tensions, including the conflict between Iran and the United States and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Both leaders stressed the importance of direct dialogue between the parties involved in these conflicts to help restore peace and stability.
They also discussed the growing strategic significance of the Quad alliance in the Indo-Pacific region. Both Modi and Trump shared their perspectives on regional security challenges and reaffirmed their support for the expanding role of the Quad in ensuring peace and stability in the region.
Towards the end of the call, Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation to President Trump to visit India for the next Quad summit. President Trump accepted the invitation and expressed his eagerness to visit India soon.
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