Trump and PM Modi Hold 35-Minute Phone Call: Detailed Discussion on Operation Sindoor
Following the G7 summit in Canada, U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation lasting 35 minutes. According to official sources, the call was initiated by President Trump. This marked the first direct conversation between the two leaders post-summit, with significant focus on “Operation Sindoor.”
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Shares Details of the Call
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri revealed that during the discussion, PM Modi made it clear to President Trump that no conversation regarding trade agreements between India and the U.S. or any mediation between India and Pakistan took place during the course of Operation Sindoor.
Trump Suggested Meeting During Return Journey
Trump reportedly invited Modi for a visit if he was returning to India via the U.S. after the G7 Summit. However, due to prior commitments and a packed schedule, PM Modi declined the invitation.
Background: Missed Meeting at G7 Summit
A scheduled meeting between Trump and Modi at the G7 summit was canceled as President Trump had to return to the U.S. earlier than planned. Following this, both leaders decided to speak over the phone, resulting in a 35-minute conversation.
Previously, on April 22, following the Pulwama terror attack, Trump had called PM Modi to offer condolences and support against terrorism. This was their first detailed conversation since that incident.
Talks on Terrorism, India-Pakistan Tensions, and Iran-Israel Conflict
According to Foreign Secretary Misri, PM Modi reiterated India’s firm stance against terrorism and discussed the tensions between India and Pakistan that followed the Pulwama attack. He also emphasized that India has not accepted any third-party mediation and there were no ceasefire negotiations with the U.S. Furthermore, the two leaders also discussed the ongoing Israel-Iran tensions.
Ceasefire Done at Pakistan’s Request, Not Under U.S. Influence
Misri clarified that India agreed to a ceasefire solely at Pakistan’s request, not due to any external pressure or mediation. He further stated that India has never accepted third-party involvement in bilateral issues and will continue this stance in the future.
PM Modi: Proxy Wars Will Be Treated as Direct Warfare
PM Modi strongly conveyed to Trump that India will no longer treat acts of terrorism as proxy wars, but rather as direct acts of war. This indicates a firm shift in India’s counter-terrorism strategy.
Operation Sindoor Discussed in Detail
President Trump and PM Modi held an in-depth discussion about Operation Sindoor, during which PM Modi explained that the operation, conducted on the night of May 6–7, targeted terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Modi assured that no civilians were harmed during the precision operation and that the move was a clear message to the world about India’s firm resolve to combat terrorism post the April 22 incident.
