US President Donald Trump has agreed to visit India for the upcoming QUAD Summit, confirmed Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The summit will be held in New Delhi later this year.
Their phone call took place alongside the G7 Summit in Canada. “For the next meeting of Quad, PM Modi invited President Trump to India. While accepting the invitation, President Trump said that he is excited to come to India,” Misri said in a video message.
What the Quad Represents
The QUAD alliance includes India, the US, Japan, and Australia. It focuses on maintaining a free, open, and resilient Indo-Pacific region. This group first came together during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami to coordinate humanitarian efforts. Since then, it has grown into a broader strategic partnership.
Leaders Discuss Global Conflicts
During their call, PM Modi and President Trump also addressed pressing world issues. “President Trump and PM Modi also discussed the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict,” Misri noted.
They also spoke about the Russia-Ukraine war. “On the Russia-Ukraine conflict, both agreed that direct dialogue between the two sides is essential for an early peace, and efforts should continue,” Misri said. Both leaders expressed confidence in the Quad’s role in maintaining balance in the Indo-Pacific.
Modi Briefs Trump on Operation Sindoor
PM Modi informed President Trump about Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to threats from Pakistan.
Misri revealed a key moment, “On the night of May 9, Vice President Vance called Prime Minister Modi. Vice President Vance had said that Pakistan could launch a major attack on India.”
PM Modi reacted strongly. “Prime Minister Modi had told him in clear words that if this happens, India will give an even bigger response to Pakistan.”
India followed through with a decisive counterattack. “India gave a very strong response to Pakistan’s attack on the night of 9-10 May and caused a lot of damage to Pakistan’s army. Its military airbases were made inoperable. India’s strong response forced Pakistan to urge India to halt military action.”
No Mediation, No Trade Talks
Misri emphasized that India did not accept any third-party involvement, including from the US. “At no time, at any level, were issues such as the India-US trade deal or mediation by the US between India and Pakistan discussed.”
He clarified that the military de-escalation happened directly between the Indian and Pakistani armies. “The halt to military action was discussed directly between India and Pakistan, through existing channels of the two armies, and was at the request of Pakistan.”
Trump Backs India’s Anti-Terrorism Efforts
In conclusion, President Trump expressed his full support for India’s stand against terrorism. “US President Trump understood the points made in detail by the Prime Minister and expressed support for India’s fight against terrorism,” said Misri.