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International News: Amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, US President Donald Trump has once again positioned himself as a global ‘messenger of peace’. On Wednesday, he claimed that he played a key role in preventing a military conflict between India and Pakistan. However, the Indian government swiftly refuted his statement, reiterating that no third party was involved in resolving tensions between the two countries.
While addressing the media, President Trump stated, “I stopped the war between India and Pakistan. I love Pakistan. Prime Minister Modi is a great man. I spoke to him last night. We are about to finalise a major trade agreement with India.”
His remarks stirred diplomatic attention, especially since similar claims had been made by Trump in the past as well, often without any supporting confirmation from Indian authorities.
In response to Trump’s statement, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs clarified that India has consistently rejected any external mediation on bilateral matters, including its relationship with Pakistan.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri explained that Prime Minister Modi had made it clear to President Trump that the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan held direct talks, which led to an agreement on maintaining the ceasefire.
"India’s position has always been that bilateral issues must be resolved directly between the concerned parties. There is absolutely no room for third-party involvement," Misri said.
According to officials, Prime Minister Modi and President Trump held a 35-minute telephonic conversation, during which they discussed a range of topics including bilateral trade, regional security in Asia, and strengthening strategic cooperation. Trump expressed optimism about concluding a long-term trade deal with India in the near future.
Trump’s remarks triggered sharp political reactions in India. The opposition party Congress questioned Prime Minister Modi’s silence over Trump’s repeated assertions.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, “If President Trump keeps claiming he stopped an Indo-Pak war, then why has the Prime Minister not responded? The government’s silence only raises doubts. If the claims are untrue, the government must clarify openly.”
Foreign policy experts believe Trump's remarks may be politically motivated, aimed at enhancing his image as a global peacemaker, especially during rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Analysts suggest that such statements serve domestic political interests in the United States more than they reflect the ground reality.
Trump's renewed claim of mediating peace between India and Pakistan has reignited diplomatic and political debate. However, India continues to maintain its firm stance that all issues with Pakistan are strictly bilateral and no third-party involvement is acceptable. The coming days will show whether this exchange has any lasting impact on India-US relations or remains just another flashpoint in political rhetoric.
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