India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi Denies US Mediation in the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan following a four-day military standoff in May. During a phone call with US President Donald Trump, Modi explained that the ceasefire was a direct communication between the militaries of the two countries, and no third party was involved.
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri explained in a press statement that the call occurred late Tuesday at President Trump’s request during the G7 summit in Canada, which Modi attended as a guest. The leaders spoke for 35 minutes. Misri stated that Modi made it clear to Trump there were no discussions at any point regarding a potential India-US trade deal or any US role in mediating between India and Pakistan.
Talks Happened via Military Channels Only
As Modi Denies US Mediation in ceasefire; According to Misri, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that the Indian military and Pakistani military held discussions through existing military channels. The dialogue occurred specifically at Pakistan’s insistence. He repeated the Indian policy of not accepting third party intervention in its bilateral matters, particularly with Pakistan.
Misri also explained that India has never accepted mediation in the past and still holds the same position. Narinder Modi said military talks alone led to the ceasefire, with no outside influence.
The White House did not immediately respond to media queries about the phone call. In the meantime, Pakistan has insisted that its military was responding to an Indian military message on May 7, which resulted in the agreement to stop military action.
This dialogue strengthens the Indian position on the management of regional problems without the intervention of foreigners.
