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United States President Donald Trump has said that he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed maintaining peace and avoiding war with Pakistan during a recent phone conversation.
Speaking at a Diwali celebration at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said he had a “great conversation” with the Indian leader, focusing primarily on trade but also touching on the importance of preventing further conflict in South Asia.
“We talked about trade — we talked about a lot of things, but mostly the world of trade. Although we did talk a little while ago about let’s have no wars with Pakistan,” Trump said.
The U.S. president also praised Modi, calling him a “great person” and “a great friend,” while asserting that Washington has played a pivotal role in defusing tensions between India and Pakistan.
Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for ending the cross-border conflict that erupted earlier this year in May, when escalating hostilities brought the two nuclear-armed neighbours to the brink of war.
India has denied that Washington was responsible for the ceasefire, but Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has publicly praised Trump for his “leadership and proactive role” in restoring peace to the region.
⚔️ Background: India-Pakistan Tensions in May
The tensions flared in early May after an attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which prompted India to launch “Operation Sindoor” targeting sites inside Pakistan, resulting in civilian casualties.
Pakistan retaliated with “Operation Bunyanum Marsoos”, leading to intense exchanges of fighter jets, drones, and artillery fire over four days. The conflict resulted in dozens of deaths before a U.S.-led diplomatic push helped broker a ceasefire.
Pakistan claimed it shot down six Indian fighter jets, including French-made Rafales, while India acknowledged “some losses” but denied the number. Later, PM Shehbaz told the United Nations General Assembly that the Pakistan Air Force had turned “seven Indian jets into scrap.”
🌏 Trump and Modi’s Broader Conversation
During the White House event, Trump said Modi also expressed his desire to see an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, noting that India had significantly reduced its oil imports from Russia.
“He wants to see the war end between Russia and Ukraine as much as I do,” Trump said.
The U.S. president went on to highlight what he described as Washington’s growing success in “forging peace all over the world,” including progress in the Middle East.
“We’re putting America first; we’re getting everybody to sort of get along. Countries that hated each other now love each other,” Trump remarked.
In response, Modi thanked Trump for his Diwali greetings and reaffirmed the India-U.S. partnership.
“On this festival of lights, may our two great democracies continue to illuminate the world with hope and stand united against terrorism in all its forms,” Modi wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
As Trump eyes further diplomatic milestones, his claim of preventing war between India and Pakistan could become a key talking point in his administration’s record on international peace and security.
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