Modi Rejects Trump’s Kashmir Mediation Offer
India firmly rejected US President Trump’s offer to mediate the Kashmir dispute, asserting that Pakistan’s illegal occupation of territory must be addressed first. The Indian government stated that dialogue with Pakistan would only occur through military channels to discuss this issue. While the US claimed mediation in a recent ceasefire, India clarified that the de-escalation was initiated by Pakistan. India reiterated its longstanding position that the Kashmir issue is a bilateral matter to be resolved according to the Simla Agreement, excluding third-party intervention.
John Q. Hosedrinker