The call, initiated at President Trump’s request, covered a range of topics including the recent Indo-Pak conflict and India’s military response through Operation Sindoor, said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
No Trade Talks During Operation Sindoor
During the discussion, PM Modi briefed President Trump about Operation Sindoor, India’s strategic response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. However, the Prime Minister made it clear that no conversations regarding an India-U.S. trade deal took place in the context of the operation.
Misri emphasized, “PM Modi categorically stated that India has never accepted mediation on its internal matters, nor will it in the future. There is full political consensus on this position.”
India-Pakistan Talks Held Bilaterally
Responding to speculation around U.S. mediation in the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan, Misri clarified that the discussions to halt military action were conducted exclusively through existing direct military channels between the two nations and were initiated at Pakistan’s request.
Trump Accepts Invite to Quad Summit in India
PM Modi also extended a formal invitation to President Trump for the upcoming Quad Summit, set to be hosted in India. Trump accepted the invitation, expressing enthusiasm about visiting the country.
The leaders discussed the possibility of Modi stopping in the U.S. on his return from Canada, but scheduling constraints prevented the visit, Misri said. Nonetheless, both leaders agreed to meet soon.
G7 Meeting Cancelled, Call Held Instead
An in-person meeting between Modi and Trump was originally scheduled on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. However, President Trump’s early departure from the summit on May 17 led to its cancellation. To maintain dialogue, the two leaders opted for a phone call instead.
Their last interaction was on April 22, when Trump extended condolences and expressed support following the Pahalgam terror attack.
Operation Sindoor and U.S. Ceasefire Claims
India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror camps across the border following the death of 26 civilians in the Pahalgam attack, attributed to five militants. The operation involved multiple airstrikes and triggered four days of intense cross-border tensions.
A ceasefire was announced on May 10 by President Trump via social media, who has since repeatedly claimed that his intervention helped prevent a potential nuclear escalation between the two South Asian rivals.