"PM Modi and President Trump were scheduled to meet on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. President Trump had to return to the US early, due to which this meeting could not take place. After this, at the request of President Trump, today both leaders spoke over the phone," Misri said.
He added that the two leaders spoke for almost 35 minutes. "After the Pahalgam terrorist attack on 22nd April, President Trump had spoken with PM Modi over phone and expressed condolences and had also expressed support in the fight against terrorism. This was the first time they were spoken after that. So, PM Modi spoke with President Trump in detail on Operation Sindoor," he said.
During the conversation, PM Modi specifically mentioned India's tough stance against terrorism and also that New Delhi never has and never will accept any mediation from the US or any third party in resolving the Jammu and Kashmir issue with Pakistan.
First conversation since Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor discussed
This was the first elaborate conversation between the two leaders since the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Following the attack, Trump had called PM Modi to express condolences and reaffirm his support in the fight against terrorism.
During the call, the Prime Minister briefed President Trump in detail about Operation Sindoor. He stated that after Pahalgam, India had made its determination to act against terrorism clear to the world.
He emphasised that during the night of May 6-7, India had targeted only terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
PM Modi highlighted that India’s actions were measured, precise, and non-escalatory. He added that India had clearly stated that it would respond to Pakistan’s bullets with stronger retaliation.
Warning conveyed to the US ahead of May 9
On the night of May 9, US Vice President Vance had called Prime Minister Modi, warning that Pakistan might launch a major attack on India. PM Modi conveyed clearly that if such an attack occurred, India would respond with even greater force.
India’s rendered Pakistan's bases inoperable: Modi tells Trump
On the night of May 9-10, following a Pakistani attack, India delivered a powerful response. Indian forces inflicted significant damage on the Pakistani military and rendered several of their airbases inoperable.
This forced Pakistan to request a halt to military action.
No trade or mediation discussions during conflict
PM Modi made it clear to President Trump that at no point during this sequence of events were there any discussions regarding an India-US trade deal or US mediation between India and Pakistan.
He stressed that talks to de-escalate military activity took place directly between Indian and Pakistani militaries through existing communication channels, and only at Pakistan’s request.
India rejects any form of mediation
Prime Minister Modi strongly reiterated that India has never accepted, does not accept, and will never accept any mediation on the Kashmir issue. He stated that there is complete political consensus in India on this matter.
US supports India’s fight against terrorism
President Trump acknowledged and understood the detailed explanation provided by Prime Minister Modi and expressed support for India’s ongoing fight against terrorism.
Prime Minister Modi added that India no longer views terrorism as a proxy war, but as war itself, and that Operation Sindoor is still underway.
Trump expresses interest in visiting India
President Trump asked PM Modi if he could stop in the US on his return from Canada. Due to prior commitments, PM Modi expressed his inability to do so. The two leaders agreed to try and meet in the near future. The leaders also discussed the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.
Regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, both agreed that direct talks between the two sides are essential to achieve peace, and efforts in that direction must continue. Both leaders shared their perspectives on the Indo-Pacific region and expressed support for QUAD’s crucial role in maintaining regional stability.
PM Modi invited Trump to visit India for the next QUAD meeting, to which he said he looked forward to visiting India.
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