Trump Tells Modi “No War with Pakistan” During Diwali Call

US President Donald Trump revealed he told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that war with Pakistan “should not happen” during a Diwali call. “We talked about trade… and avoiding conflict,” Trump said in the Oval Office. “Although we did talk about, let’s have no wars with Pakistan. The fact that trade was involved, I was able to talk about that.”

Trump praised Modi as a “great person” and “friend,” saying, “We have no war with Pakistan and India. That was a very good thing.”

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The conversation occurred amid ongoing US-India trade talks, with Trump pushing for a deal. He highlighted commerce’s role in de-escalation: “Both of us will be happy.”

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Trump claimed credit for preventing eight conflicts, including Pakistan-India, saying, “I called both and said if you go to war, no trade with the US. Within 24 hours, they called back.”

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Trump’s statement reinforces US mediation in South Asia, emphasising trade to avert nuclear risks. As the leaders prepare for a summit, the call underscores diplomatic priorities. For updates, follow White House statements, Dawn, and The Times of India.