Wed Jun 18 04:27:41 UTC 2025: **Headline: Modi Rejects Mediation, Emphasizes Direct Talks with Pakistan in Call with Trump**

**New Delhi – June 18, 2025** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi firmly reiterated India’s long-standing policy of rejecting third-party mediation in a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, June 17th. According to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Modi emphasized that India has never accepted, does not accept, and will never accept mediation, citing complete political consensus on the issue.

The 35-minute conversation, which occurred after a planned meeting at the G7 summit was canceled due to President Trump’s return to the U.S. amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, focused on several key issues, including the recent India-Pakistan tensions and India’s counter-terrorism efforts.

The conversation was held after the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam,

Misri clarified that the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan was a direct result of discussions between the Directors-General of Military Operations from both sides, at Pakistan’s request. This statement directly contradicts earlier claims by President Trump suggesting U.S. mediation.

Modi briefed Trump extensively on “Operation Sindoor,” India’s response to the April 22nd terrorist attack in Pahalgam, emphasizing the measured, precise, and non-escalatory nature of India’s actions against terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 6-7. He made it clear that India views terrorism as a full-fledged war and will respond accordingly. He further added that if Pakistan fires bullets, India will respond with shells.

He also revealed that U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance had contacted him on May 9th expressing concerns about a potential major attack from Pakistan. Modi responded that India would retaliate even more forcefully.

Beyond the India-Pakistan situation, the leaders discussed the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, agreeing on the importance of direct dialogue for achieving peace. They also reaffirmed their commitment to the QUAD security dialogue. Modi invited Trump to India for the next QUAD meeting, which Trump accepted.

President Trump extended an invitation for Modi to visit the U.S., but Modi declined due to prior commitments. Both leaders expressed hope for a future meeting.

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