June 18, 2025
Prime
Minister Modi and President Trump were scheduled to meet on the
sidelines of the G7 Summit. However, President Trump had to return to
the U.S. early, due to which this meeting could not take place.
After
this, at the request of President Trump, both leaders spoke over a
phone call today. The conversation lasted approximately 35 minutes.
President
Trump had expressed his condolences to Prime Minister Modi over a phone
call after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22. And he also
expressed his support against terrorism. This was the first conversation
between the two leaders since.
Hence, Prime Minister Modi spoke in detail about Operation Sindoor with President Trump.
Prime
Minister Modi told President Trump in clear terms that after April 22,
India had conveyed its determination to take action against terrorism to
the whole world. Prime Minister Modi said that on the night of May 6-7,
India had only targeted the terrorist camps and hideouts in Pakistan
and Pakistan occupied Kashmir. India’s actions were very measured,
precise, and non-escalatory. India had also made it clear that any act
of aggression from Pakistan would be met with a stronger response.
On
the night of May 9, Vice President Vance had made a phone call to Prime
Minister Modi. Vice President Vance had conveyed that Pakistan may
launch a major attack on India. Prime Minister Modi had conveyed to him
in clear terms that if such an action were to occur, India would respond
with an even stronger response.
On
the night of May 9-10, India gave a strong and decisive response to
Pakistan’s attack, inflicting significant damage on the Pakistani
military. Their military airbases were rendered inoperable. Due to
India’s firm action, Pakistan was compelled to request a cessation of
military operations.
Prime
Minister Modi clearly conveyed to President Trump that at no point
during this entire sequence of events was there any discussion, at any
level, on an India-U.S. Trade Deal, or any proposal for a mediation by
the U.S. between India and Pakistan. The discussion to cease military
action took place directly between India and Pakistan through the
existing channels of communication between the two armed forces, and it
was initiated at Pakistan's request. Prime Minister Modi firmly stated
that India does not and will never accept mediation. There is complete
political consensus in India on this matter.
President
Trump listened carefully to the points conveyed by the Prime Minister
and expressed his support towards India’s fight against terrorism. Prime
Minister Modi also stated that India no longer views terrorism as a
proxy war, but as a war itself, and that India’s Operation Sindoor is
still ongoing.
President
Trump enquired if Prime Minister Modi could stop over in the U.S. on
his way back from Canada. Due to prior commitments, Prime Minister Modi
expressed his inability to do so. Both leaders agreed to make efforts to
meet in the near future.
President
Trump and Prime Minister Modi also discussed the ongoing conflict
between Israel and Iran. Both leaders agreed that for peace in the
Russia - Ukraine conflict, direct dialogue between the two parties is
essential, and continued efforts should be made to facilitate this.
With
regard to the Indo-Pacific region, both leaders shared their
perspectives and expressed their support towards the significant role of
QUAD in the region. Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation to
President Trump to visit India for the next QUAD Summit. President Trump
accepted the invitation and said that he is looking forward to visiting
India.
Kananaskis
June 17, 2025