Prime Minister Narendra Modi firmly told US President Donald Trump during a 35-minute phone conversation that India has never accepted mediation in its matters with Pakistan, and never will. The conversation was initiated at Trump’s request after a planned meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada was cancelled due to his early return to the US.
India Will Not Accept Mediation
According to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Prime Minister Modi made it clear to Trump that the temporary halt in military action between India and Pakistan during May was the outcome of direct communication between the two armies—without any third-party mediation. Misri emphasized, “At no time, at any level, was US mediation discussed.”
The conversation was significant in light of Trump’s earlier claims that the US had brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, launched by India in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.
Details of Operation Sindoor and India’s Position
Modi briefed Trump in detail about Operation Sindoor, which began on May 7 targeting terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Over four days of intense conflict, both sides deployed missiles, drones, and long-range weapons. Modi described India’s actions as “measured, precise, and non-escalatory.”
On May 9, US Vice President JD Vance alerted India to a possible large-scale Pakistani attack. Modi reportedly replied that if such an attack occurred, India would respond with even greater force. That night, India carried out major retaliatory strikes, rendering key Pakistani military airbases inoperable.
Misri confirmed that Pakistan requested India to halt military operations, and that the decision was taken through existing military channels—not through diplomatic or third-party intervention. Modi stressed there is complete political consensus in India against foreign mediation on such matters.
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Wider Strategic Discussions and Quad Summit
Beyond India-Pakistan tensions, Modi and Trump also discussed the Israel-Iran conflict, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the strategic importance of the Indo-Pacific region. Both leaders reaffirmed their support for direct dialogue between Russia and Ukraine, and emphasized the Quad’s vital role in maintaining regional stability.
Prime Minister Modi invited Trump to India for the upcoming Quad Leaders’ Summit, expected later this year. Trump accepted the invitation and expressed eagerness to visit.
Operation Sindoor remains ongoing, with India continuing to maintain a firm stance on cross-border terrorism and military sovereignty. The phone call marks a significant reaffirmation of India’s diplomatic position on non-interference and strategic autonomy.
