'Never sought mediation...' PM Modi tells Trump during 35-minute phone call

New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump for approximately 35 minutes on Wednesday.

During the telephonic conversation, PM Modi provided a detailed briefing on Operation Sindoor, clarifying that it was not linked to trade issues and reaffirming India’s firm stance on avoiding third-party mediation.

No talk of trade or mediation; Terror acts to be treated as war

PM Modi stressed to President Trump that India has never accepted third-party mediation and firmly won't entertain it in future discussions.

He also made it clear that acts of terrorism will now be treated as acts of war, reflecting a significant shift in India’s security policy.

Trump’s invitation deferred, future talks planned

President Trump invited PM Modi for an in-person meeting during the current US visit. However, PM Modi declined due to prior commitments, and both leaders agreed to schedule a meeting in the near future.

Trump offers condolences; ceasefire and regional stability discussed

President Trump also expressed his condolences regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives. The leaders reportedly discussed broader concerns surrounding regional stability and a ceasefire agreement following Operation Sindoor.

Operation Sindoor: Context and global impact

Operation Sindoor was India’s swift military response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack. It involved targeted strikes on terror infrastructure and has since influenced policy debates.

Home Minister Amit Shah cited three major counter-strikes, Uri, Pulwama, and Sindoor as crucial elements of the government’s decisive counter-terror doctrine. The operation also prompted calls for Pakistan to dismantle terrorist camps, with international attention focusing on India’s firm stance.