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- India does not recognize Trump’s involvement in the ceasefire.
- Pakistan has openly acknowledged and thanked the US president.
- Trump remarks, “Pakistan has some excellent people.”
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump of the United States emphasized his contributions to reducing tensions between Pakistan and India, claiming he “resolved” a cross-border shooting incident through his trade influence.
Trump made these remarks during a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The president’s comments build on earlier statements this month suggesting he played a role in achieving a ceasefire along the troubled border. While India has refrained from responding, Pakistan has publicly expressed gratitude.
“If you look at what we accomplished with Pakistan and India, I think we settled that through trade,” Trump told Ramaphosa, noting significant trade agreements with both countries. He recounted questioning leaders from both sides, saying, “I asked, ‘What are you guys doing?’”
The situation intensified after New Delhi launched “Operation Sindoor,” which prompted retaliatory firing from Pakistan.
Trump described the situation as increasingly severe and said, “We spoke to them, and I think we, well, I hate to say it, but we settled it, and then two days later, something happens, and they put the blame on Trump.”
Even though India incorrectly claimed that Pakistan breached the US-mediated ceasefire shortly after Trump announced it, the US president praised the leadership of both nations.
“Pakistan has some truly great people and leaders. And India is my friend, Modi,” he stated, to which President Ramaphosa reportedly replied, “Modi, mutual friend.”
While Pakistan has publicly credited Trump for his mediation efforts, India has not confirmed his specific role in stopping the hostilities.
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