Prime Minister Narendra Modi has categorically denied former US President Donald Trump’s claim that he had brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan related to “Op Sindoor.” Modi asserted that India has never accepted, nor will it ever accept, third-party mediation in matters concerning Pakistan and Jammu & Kashmir.
The matter reportedly surfaced during a 35-minute phone call between Modi and Trump, while the Indian Prime Minister was attending the G-7 Summit in Canada. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefed the media, stating that Modi reiterated India’s longstanding position: all bilateral issues with Pakistan must be resolved directly between the two nations, without external involvement.
The conversation between the two leaders focused on Pakistan’s recent actions and India’s military response under Operation Sindoor, launched after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. Trump had allegedly questioned India’s response and hinted at having played a role in defusing tensions.
However, Modi made it clear that such claims were baseless. “India has never accepted third-party mediation in matters related to Pakistan, and there is complete political consensus in the country on this stance,” said Misri.
Modi’s remarks reflect his earlier position expressed on May 12, where he firmly stated that no talks with Pakistan can happen unless the neighboring country dismantles its terrorist infrastructure and returns India’s territory.
This interaction also comes just ahead of a scheduled meeting between Trump and Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Syed Asim Munir, currently visiting the US — further amplifying the geopolitical importance of Modi’s rebuttal.
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