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U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation lasting over 35 minutes today, following a request made by the U.S. side. The discussion covered a wide range of regional and global issues.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefed the media shortly after the call, providing detailed insights into the leaders’ conversation. The call began with Prime Minister Modi informing President Trump about the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor.
The two leaders also exchanged views on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
The Foreign Secretary stated that a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump was originally scheduled to take place during the G7 Summit. However, President Trump’s early return to the U.S. prevented the meeting. As a result, the phone call was arranged at U.S. President Trump’s request and lasted approximately thirty-five minutes.
Foreign Secretary Misri noted that this was the first interaction between the two leaders since the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, during which President Trump had extended his condolences and reiterated U.S. support in India’s fight against terrorism.
During the call, Prime Minister Modi gave a detailed account of Operation Sindoor. He emphasized that India had made its stance clear globally after the April 22 attack,
affirming its resolve to act decisively against terrorism. He informed President Trump that on the night of May 6–7, India carried out targeted strikes on terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), describing the operations as measured, precise, and non-escalatory.
Prime Minister Modi also told President Trump that India had made it clear it would respond to Pakistani aggression with greater force. On the night of May 9, U.S. Vice President JD Vance had contacted the Indian Prime Minister, warning that Pakistan might launch a significant offensive.
PM Modi responded firmly, stating that India would retaliate even more strongly if attacked. That same night, India launched a powerful response, causing substantial damage to Pakistani military assets, rendering several of its airbases inoperable. This strong counteraction prompted Pakistan to request India to halt its military operations.
The Foreign Secretary further clarified that Prime Minister Modi told President Trump there had been no discussions about an India-U.S. trade deal or any U.S. mediation between India and Pakistan during the crisis. He stressed that any communications regarding cessation of hostilities were handled directly through established military channels between India and Pakistan and were initiated at Pakistan’s request.
Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s consistent position of not accepting third-party mediation on bilateral issues. He highlighted the country’s political unanimity on this matter. President Trump was said to have fully understood and supported India’s stance and its ongoing fight against terrorism.
PM Modi also stated that India no longer views terrorism as a proxy war but as a full-fledged war, with Operation Sindoor still ongoing.
During the call, President Trump asked if Prime Minister Modi could stop in the U.S. on his return from Canada. Prime Minister Modi, citing prior commitments, expressed his inability to do so. However, both leaders agreed to arrange an in-person meeting in the near future.
In addition to regional issues, the leaders discussed the Indo-Pacific region and reaffirmed the importance of the Quad grouping. Prime Minister Modi invited President Trump to visit India for the next Quad meeting, an invitation Trump accepted, expressing his eagerness to visit.
