Prime Minister Narendra Modi firmly reiterated India’s long-standing stance on third-party mediation during a phone call with US President Donald Trump, held on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada. According to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, PM Modi categorically stated that India has never accepted and will never accept mediation on issues with Pakistan.
The two leaders spoke for over 30 minutes in a detailed conversation that focused on recent regional tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and India’s subsequent Operation Sindoor. Modi informed Trump that India’s military response was precise and non-escalatory, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), and emphasized that the decision to halt hostilities was made solely through direct communication between Indian and Pakistani military channels—not due to any international mediation.
Foreign Secretary Misri stressed that PM Modi dismissed any notion of trade discussions or US-brokered negotiations influencing India’s actions. “There is complete political unanimity in India on rejecting mediation,” Misri stated.
The remarks come in response to repeated claims by President Trump that he facilitated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan using diplomatic and trade leverage.
Modi also reaffirmed India’s position on responding firmly to terrorism, stating: “Goli ka jawab gole se” (bullets will be answered with bombs), and made it clear that Operation Sindoor remains active, with India determined to dismantle terrorist infrastructure.
Misri revealed that President Trump had earlier expressed condolences over the April 22 attack and conveyed support for India’s anti-terror efforts. The leaders had planned to meet in person at the G7, but the meeting was replaced by a call after Trump left the summit early.
During the call, Trump extended an invitation to Modi for a stopover in the US, which the Prime Minister declined due to prior commitments.
India launched Operation Sindoor after 26 civilians were killed in Pahalgam. The military campaign led to the destruction of nine terror camps, and intense border skirmishes followed, including Pakistani drone strikes and shelling. The ceasefire took effect on May 10 after India’s strong military retaliation.
India has consistently rejected third-party involvement in Kashmir-related issues, affirming that such matters are strictly bilateral with Pakistan.
