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Prime Minister Modi and President Trump were scheduled to meet on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. However, President Trump had to return to the U.S. early, due to which this meeting could not take place.
After this, at the request of President Trump, both leaders spoke over a phone call today. The conversation lasted approximately 35 minutes.
Trump Supports Modi After Pahalgam Attack; India Clarifies Response
President Trump had expressed his condolences to Prime Minister Modi over a phone call after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22. And he also expressed his support against terrorism. This was the first conversation between the two leaders since.
Hence, Prime Minister Modi spoke in detail about Operation Sindoor with President Trump.
Prime Minister Modi told President Trump in clear terms that after April 22, India had conveyed its determination to take action against terrorism to the whole world. Prime Minister Modi said that on the night of May 6-7, India had only targeted the terrorist camps and hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir. India acted in a measured, precise, and non-escalatory manner. It also made it clear that it would respond more strongly to any act of aggression from Pakistan.
Modi Rejects Mediation Amid India-Pakistan Military Clash
On the night of May 9, Vice President Vance had made a phone call to Prime Minister Modi. Vice President Vance had conveyed that Pakistan may launch a major attack on India. Prime Minister Modi had conveyed to him in clear terms that if such an action were to occur, India would respond with an even stronger response.
On the night of May 9-10, India gave a strong and decisive response to Pakistan’s attack, inflicting significant damage on the Pakistani military. India’s firm action rendered their military airbases inoperable and compelled Pakistan to request a cessation of military operations.
Prime Minister Modi clearly conveyed to President Trump that at no point during this entire sequence of events was there any discussion, at any level, on an India-U.S. Trade Deal, or any proposal for a mediation by the U.S. between India and Pakistan.India and Pakistan directly discussed ceasing military action through existing communication channels between their armed forces, following a request from Pakistan. Prime Minister Modi firmly stated that India does not and will never accept mediation. There is complete political consensus in India on this matter.
Modi, Trump Discuss Global Conflicts and Strengthen QUAD Ties
President Trump listened carefully to the points conveyed by the Prime Minister and expressed his support towards India’s fight against terrorism. Prime Minister Modi also stated that India no longer views terrorism as a proxy war. Instead, India sees it as a war itself. He also mentioned that India’s Operation Sindoor is still ongoing.
President Trump enquired if Prime Minister Modi could stop over in the U.S. on his way back from Canada. Due to prior commitments, Prime Minister Modi expressed his inability to do so. Both leaders agreed to make efforts to meet in the near future.
President Trump and Prime Minister Modi also discussed the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Both leaders agreed that for peace in the Russia – Ukraine conflict, direct dialogue between the two parties is essential. Continued efforts should be made to facilitate this.
With regard to the Indo-Pacific region, both leaders shared their perspectives. They expressed their support towards the significant role of QUAD in the region. Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation to President Trump to visit India for the next QUAD Summit. President Trump accepted the invitation and said that he is looking forward to visiting India.
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