Trump Praises Modi, Claims Role in India-Pakistan Truce and Middle East Peace

US President Donald Trump once again praised India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi while reiterating his claim of helping to resolve the India-Pakistan conflict . Speaking at a summit of world leaders in Egypt, shortly after a Gaza ceasefire ended the Israel-Hamas war, Trump said, “India is a great country with a very good friend of mine at the top, and he’s just done a fantastic job.” Looking towards Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who was standing behind him, Trump added, “I think Pakistan and India are going to live very nicely together,” prompting a chuckle from Sharif.

Trump also lauded Sharif and Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir, calling the latter his “favourite field marshal,” and even invited Sharif to speak at the gathering. In his remarks, Sharif credited Trump for achieving peace in the Middle East and claimed that Pakistan had previously nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize for “first stopping the war between India and Pakistan and then achieving a ceasefire.”

Sharif went further, saying he would nominate Trump again for “saving millions of lives in South Asia and the Middle East.” Trump, who has repeatedly expressed frustration over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, claimed he had now resolved eight wars—including the India-Pakistan conflict—after adding the Israel-Gaza crisis to his list.

Since May 10, Trump has frequently said that he “helped settle” the conflict between India and Pakistan after a “long night” of talks mediated by Washington. However, India has firmly rejected these claims, maintaining that the ceasefire understanding was reached directly between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries.

India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. Following four days of intense cross-border drone and missile exchanges, both sides agreed to halt hostilities on May 10.

While Trump continues to highlight his mediation and friendship with global leaders, India insists its agreements with Pakistan are strictly bilateral and not brokered by external powers.