India won't accept third-party mediation on Kashmir, Modi tells Trump
Summary
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told US President Donald Trump that India will not allow other countries to mediate in its conflict with Pakistan over Kashmir. Modi emphasized this point during a phone call with Trump, reiterating that India and Pakistan handle discussions directly.Key Facts
- Narendra Modi, India's Prime Minister, said India won't accept outside mediation on Kashmir issues with Pakistan.
- Modi communicated this to US President Donald Trump during a phone call.
- Trump has previously offered to mediate the conflict, but India insists on direct talks with Pakistan.
- India and Pakistan have a longstanding conflict over the Kashmir region, which both claim but only partially control.
- The White House did not comment on India's statement about refusing mediation.
- India and Pakistan had intense military conflict in May, which ended in a ceasefire that the US suggests it helped broker.
- India denies any US involvement in mediating or facilitating the ceasefire.
- Modi also clarified that no discussions were held about trade deals or US-led mediation during the conflict.
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