PM Modi denies US mediation in India-Pakistan ceasefire
The operation, a series of military strikes targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, was a focal point of the discussion.
NEW DELHI- India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi told U.S. President Donald Trump late on Tuesday that a ceasefire between India and Pakistan after a four-day conflict in May was achieved through talks between the two militaries and not U.S. mediation. India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said in a video clip posted in social media platform.
Trump had said last month that the nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours agreed to a ceasefire after talks mediated by the U.S., and that the hostilities ended after he urged the countries to focus on trade instead of war.
In a significant 35-minute phone call on June 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed critical bilateral and regional issues, marking their first conversation since India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025.
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The operation, a series of military strikes targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, was a focal point of the discussion.
Modi briefed Trump on the ongoing operation, emphasizing India’s new stance that terrorism constitutes an act of war, not a proxy conflict. He clarified that the recent ceasefire with Pakistan was negotiated directly between the two nations’ militaries at Islamabad’s request, without US involvement, countering Trump’s claims of brokering the deal.
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Modi firmly reiterated India’s rejection of third-party mediation on issues with Pakistan, particularly Jammu and Kashmir, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said enjoys complete political unanimity in India.
The leaders also exchanged invitations. Trump invited Modi to visit the US after the G7 Summit in Canada, but Modi declined due to prior commitments, instead inviting Trump to the upcoming QUAD Summit in India, which Trump accepted enthusiastically. A planned bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit was canceled as Trump cut short his Canada visit.
Modi revealed that US Vice President JD Vance had warned India on May 9 of a potential large-scale Pakistani attack. India’s response to Pakistan’s subsequent drone and missile strikes on May 9-10 caused significant damage to Pakistani military assets, showcasing India’s resolve.
The call comes amid domestic criticism in India, with Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questioning Modi’s silence on Trump’s mediation claims and raising concerns over Trump’s scheduled lunch with Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir on June 18. Ramesh called for an all-party meeting to clarify India’s stance.
The conversation underscores the delicate balance in India-US relations and India’s firm position on handling its regional security challenges independently.
