NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, during which he clarified that no deliberations had occurred between India and the United States regarding any trade arrangements or third-party involvement between India and Pakistan throughout the recent four-day military standoff, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
Emphasizing that the ceasefire came into effect through existing communication mechanisms between the armed forces of India and Pakistan and following a formal request from Pakistan, Modi reiterated that India has never permitted any external intervention, does not allow it now, and will continue to reject it in the future. He also conveyed that there is complete political alignment across the Indian leadership on this matter.
Misri noted that while a face-to-face meeting between the two heads of state had been planned on the sidelines of an international gathering in Canada, it could not take place. As a result, a telephonic conversation was arranged at Trump’s suggestion, lasting approximately 35 minutes.
During the call, President Trump extended an invitation for PM Modi to visit the United States. However, the Prime Minister declined due to pre-scheduled diplomatic engagements ; he is currently en route to Croatia as part of a three-nation diplomatic circuit.
Misri further stated that President Trump was fully briefed by Modi on the chronology of developments during Operation Sindoor, and expressed his endorsement of India’s decisive stand against terrorism. The Prime Minister also updated Trump on his prior discussion with US Vice President J.D. Vance, explaining how Indian airstrikes during the operation had rendered Pakistani air bases non-functional, which subsequently prompted Pakistan to seek de-escalation.
“Prime Minister Modi made it clear that India views terrorism not as a shadow conflict but as an outright war, and that Operation Sindoor remains underway,” Misri said.
In addition, the two leaders exchanged views on the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran. Concerning the Russia-Ukraine conflict, both agreed that direct negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv were essential to achieving peace and that constructive efforts should be made to make dialogue possible.
With regard to the Indo-Pacific, Misri confirmed that both leaders shared mutual concerns and reaffirmed the significance of the Quad’s role in regional stability. PM Modi also invited President Trump to attend the next summit of Quad leaders in India ; a proposal that Trump accepted with enthusiasm, expressing interest in visiting the country.
Both leaders concluded their conversation with a mutual understanding to meet in person at the earliest opportunity.
