On June 18, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a phone call with US President Donald Trump, stated that the ceasefire decision between India and Pakistan, made in May, was the result of direct negotiations between the armies of both countries, without the involvement of the US as a mediator. With this, Modi refuted Trump’s claims about his role in the process, as reported by Hindustan Times.

The Prime Minister also noted that Operation “Sindhur” is ongoing, and India is ready to respond to fire from Pakistan with airstrikes.

This conversation took place at Trump’s initiative after the leaders were unable to meet at the G7 summit in Canada due to the US president’s early return home, according to Indian Foreign Minister Vikram Misri.

During the 35-minute talk, Modi clearly expressed his position to Trump:

“India has never accepted mediation, does not accept it, and never will.”

– Vikram Misri

He also emphasized that the issue of a trade agreement between India and the US or the US role in the conflict with Pakistan was not discussed during the four-day period of military clashes in May.

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the April 22 attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir, which killed at least 26 people. The group The Resistance Front (TRF) claimed responsibility for the attack, accusing India of demographic changes in the region. Pakistan condemned the attack, denying any involvement.

In response, India took several measures: Prime Minister Modi convened the Security Council, suspended visa issuance to Pakistanis, closed the Attari-Wagah border crossing, and suspended the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan called these actions “an act of war.”

At the end of April, both countries closed their airspace and halted trade. On May 6, India launched Operation “Sindhur,” targeting what it called “terrorist infrastructure.” Pakistan responded that it reserved the right to retaliate.

On May 10, US President Donald Trump announced an agreement on a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, although explosions from both sides continued.

The Kashmir region, divided between India, Pakistan, and China, remains a source of long-standing conflict, as India and Pakistan have claimed the entire Kashmir since 1947.