'India is a great country,'says Trump, lauds PM Modi in presence of Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

Trump praised India: US President Donald Trump, speaking at a global summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday, openly praised India, though he did not directly mention Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump called India a great country led by his "very good friend." He made this statement while addressing world leaders following the nearly two-year ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

Trump expressed optimism about India-Pakistan relations

Trump said he thinks India and Pakistan will "get along very well" in the future. Interestingly, when Trump was praising Prime Minister Modi, Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif was standing behind him. While praising PM Modi, Trump looked back towards Sharif, to which Shehbaz Sharif responded with a smile and welcomed Trump's words.

Praised Pakistan Also

On this occasion, Trump also praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and its Army Chief, General Asim Munir. After this, he invited Shehbaz Sharif to come on the stage and address the gathering.

Trump's Efforts Lead to Peace

Shahbaz Sharif, in his address, said that President Trump's tireless efforts to establish peace in West Asia should be appreciated. Trump has earlier claimed to resolve seven international disputes, including those between India and Pakistan, and now he has taken the number to eight by adding the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Trump's Claim and India's Response

On May 10, Trump claimed on social media that a "complete and immediate ceasefire" had been agreed upon between India and Pakistan through US mediation. However, India rejected this claim, stating that this agreement was reached not through the mediation of a third country, but through direct talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two countries.