NEW DELHI, Jun 18 (Alliance News): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that Washington mediated last month’s ceasefire between India and Pakistan, asserting that no such diplomatic involvement occurred.
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, in a press statement, said Prime Minister Modi conveyed to President Trump during a telephonic conversation that there had been “no discussion whatsoever” on mediation or trade during the recent hostilities.
The call, which lasted 35 minutes, took place on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada, where Modi was a guest.
Misri emphasized that the ceasefire between India and Pakistan was agreed upon directly via established military channels and “on the insistence of Pakistan.”
He added that India has consistently opposed third-party mediation in its disputes with Pakistan. “India has not accepted mediation in the past and will never do,” Misri reiterated.
This statement starkly contrasts with President Trump’s recent remarks in which he credited US diplomatic efforts for halting the 87-hour-long military escalation in May.
Trump had said he encouraged both sides to focus on trade rather than conflict, suggesting that American intervention played a decisive role in restoring calm.
Islamabad had earlier acknowledged that a ceasefire was reached after a return call from its military in response to Indian contact on May 7.
The hostilities erupted following a terrorist attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir that triggered cross-border strikes.
The conflict reportedly resulted in the deaths of 40 civilians and 13 Pakistani armed forces personnel.
Pakistan responded with Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, claiming to have shot down six Indian Air Force jets, including three Rafales.
Despite Pakistan’s consistent praise for President Trump’s mediation efforts—and his own public acknowledgment of involvement—India maintains that no foreign hand was involved in the de-escalation.
The White House has not responded to India’s recent assertions, while the US State Department has taken a measured tone.
Spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated on Tuesday that President Trump’s offers of help are genuine, but “it is up to the parties involved whether or not they accept it.”
“I would not speak to the nature of another country’s decision-making. That’s up to them,” Bruce added.
The divergence in the narratives signals a diplomatic tightrope as Washington seeks to retain influence in South Asia, while both New Delhi and Islamabad continue to assert their respective positions on international mediation and regional sovereignty.
