Trump Repeats Claim of Mediating India-Pakistan Ceasefire; India Denies U.S. Role

Former U.S. President **Donald Trump** has once again reiterated his claim of playing a central role in brokering a ceasefire between **nuclear-armed neighbors** India and Pakistan. During a meeting with German Chancellor **Friedrich Merz** at the White House, Trump stated he was proud to have helped ease tensions, saying, *“I told both nations: If you shoot bullets, there won’t be trade.”*

Trump also praised Pakistan’s current leadership, calling it “very strong.” His repeated statements — more than a dozen times — about mediating peace between the two South Asian rivals have often drawn sharp reactions from **India’s Modi-led government**, while offering ammunition to the **Indian opposition (Congress Party)** to mock the BJP’s foreign policy stance.

India, however, has consistently **denied any U.S. involvement** in the ceasefire agreement. Last month, Indian Foreign Secretary **Vikram Misri** firmly rejected Trump’s claims during a parliamentary briefing, stating that the ceasefire was **purely bilateral** and the U.S. had **no role** in the agreement. Misri added, *“Trump did not seek our permission to intervene; he just appeared on the stage on his own.”*

It is worth noting that on **May 10**, Donald Trump posted on his social media platform **Truth Social**, announcing that Pakistan and India had agreed to a ceasefire — a claim that triggered political ripples across New Delhi and Islamabad.

Despite Trump’s continued assertions, official Indian policy remains clear: **No third-party mediation** in India-Pakistan relations.