- India,
- 18-Jun-2025 02:00 PM IST
Modi-Trump Meeting: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Donald Trump recently had a 35-minute long phone conversation. This conversation took place between the two leaders at a time when Trump repeatedly claimed that he had played the role of a mediator in reducing tensions between India and Pakistan. However, Prime Minister Modi made it clear that India has never accepted mediation, nor will it.Modi rejected Trump's claimPrime Minister Modi told Trump in clear words that India's policy is clear - India and Pakistan's issues are bilateral and no third party is required. India has already rejected Trump's claim that his intervention led to a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Modi said, "India has never accepted any third party, nor will it."Congress targets Modi governmentAfter Trump's claims, there was a stir in India's internal politics as well. Congress targeted Prime Minister Modi and alleged that he showed inclination to American pressure. Rahul Gandhi even said that Prime Minister Modi 'surrendered' to Trump. However, after this clear conversation of Modi, the government has once again made its stand public.The proposed meeting with Trump remained incompleteActually, the meeting of PM Modi and Trump was scheduled during the G7 conference in Canada, but due to tension between Israel and Iran, Trump had to return to America and the meeting was postponed. After this, this telephonic conversation was held on Trump's request.Informed the US President on Operation SindoorDuring the conversation, Prime Minister Modi also told in detail about the military action 'Operation Sindoor' carried out by India after April 22. He clarified that India responded to the terrorist attack by targeting only the hideouts of the terrorists. The Prime Minister also said that India now sees terrorism as a 'direct war' and not a 'proxy war'.Trump supported India's actionAfter understanding the clear statements made by Prime Minister Modi and India's strategy, President Trump expressed support in India's fight against terrorism. Modi also clarified that there was no discussion on India-US trade deal or any kind of diplomatic mediation in this entire process.India's stand is already clearIt is worth noting that India has publicly stated many times before that no third country can be a mediator in any kind of dispute between India and Pakistan. Be it America or anyone else. This stand of India has been repeatedly reiterated at the United Nations and other global forums.This latest phone conversation once again shows that India does not compromise on its sovereignty and diplomatic values. Prime Minister Modi not only rejected Trump's claims but also gave a message to the whole world that India is firm on its stand against terrorism - decisive and clear.