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Modi and Trump Discuss Global Issues, Reject US Mediation

6/19/2025

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In a significant 35-minute conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former President Donald Trump tackled pressing global issues, from the Iran-Israel conflict to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Modi firmly dismissed US mediation in India-Pakistan relations, emphasizing the importance of bilateral decisions. While he turned down an invitation to the US, he extended an invitation for Trump to attend the upcoming Quad Summit in India.

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In a significant 35-minute conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former President Donald Trump tackled pressing global issues, from the Iran-Israel conflict to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Modi firmly dismissed US mediation in India-Pakistan relations, emphasizing the importance of bilateral decisions. While he turned down an invitation to the US, he extended an invitation for Trump to attend the upcoming Quad Summit in India.