Prime Minister's Office
English Translation of Foreign Secretary's
statement on the telephone conversation between
PM and US President
Posted On: 18 JUN 2025 12:32PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Modi and President Trump were scheduled to meet on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.
However, President Trump had to return to the U.S. early, due to which this meeting could not take
place.
After this, at the request of President Trump, both leaders spoke over a phone call today. The
conversation lasted approximately 35 minutes.
President Trump had expressed his condolences to Prime Minister Modi over a phone call after the
terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22. And he also expressed his support against terrorism. This was
the first conversation between the two leaders since.
Hence, Prime Minister Modi spoke in detail about Operation Sindoor with President Trump.
Prime Minister Modi told President Trump in clear terms that after April 22, India had conveyed its
determination to take action against terrorism to the whole world. Prime Minister Modi said that on the
night of May 6-7, India had only targeted the terrorist camps and hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan
occupied Kashmir. India’s actions were very measured, precise, and non-escalatory. India had also made
it clear that any act of aggression from Pakistan would be met with a stronger response.
On the night of May 9, Vice President Vance had made a phone call to Prime Minister Modi. Vice
President Vance had conveyed that Pakistan may launch a major attack on India. Prime Minister Modi
had conveyed to him in clear terms that if such an action were to occur, India would respond with an
even stronger response.
On the night of May 9-10, India gave a strong and decisive response to Pakistan’s attack, inflicting
significant damage on the Pakistani military. Their military airbases were rendered inoperable. Due to
India’s firm action, Pakistan was compelled to request a cessation of military operations.
Prime Minister Modi clearly conveyed to President Trump that at no point during this entire sequence of
events was there any discussion, at any level, on an India-U.S. Trade Deal, or any proposal for a
mediation by the U.S. between India and Pakistan. The discussion to cease military action took place
directly between India and Pakistan through the existing channels of communication between the two
armed forces, and it was initiated at Pakistan's request. Prime Minister Modi firmly stated that India does
not and will never accept mediation. There is complete political consensus in India on this matter.
President Trump listened carefully to the points conveyed by the Prime Minister and expressed his
support towards India’s fight against terrorism. Prime Minister Modi also stated that India no longer
views terrorism as a proxy war, but as a war itself, and that India’s Operation Sindoor is still ongoing.
President Trump enquired if Prime Minister Modi could stop over in the U.S. on his way back from
Canada. Due to prior commitments, Prime Minister Modi expressed his inability to do so. Both leaders
agreed to make efforts to meet in the near future.
President Trump and Prime Minister Modi also discussed the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
Both leaders agreed that for peace in the Russia - Ukraine conflict, direct dialogue between the two
parties is essential, and continued efforts should be made to facilitate this.
With regard to the Indo-Pacific region, both leaders shared their perspectives and expressed their support
towards the significant role of QUAD in the region. Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation to
President Trump to visit India for the next QUAD Summit. President Trump accepted the invitation and
said that he is looking forward to visiting India.
DISCLAIMER: This is the approximate translation of Foreign Secretary's statement. Original speech
was delivered in Hindi.
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