Reference Message Network reported on May 13, citing知情 sources on the website of The Hindu that during recent discussions between high-level leaders of the United States and India on the India-Pakistan crisis, trade issues were not mentioned at all. This refutes U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that he used trade issues to prevent conflicts between two countries with "large numbers of nuclear weapons".
The report stated that Trump reiterated his earlier view at a press conference in the White House, saying that his administration had helped "facilitate" a "comprehensive and immediate ceasefire" between India and Pakistan.
The report noted that Trump first announced on May 10 that after four days of intensive strikes and counterattacks involving drones, missiles, and other long-range weapons, India and Pakistan had agreed to stop hostilities. The Indian side said that the understanding to stop all military actions was reached by the commanders-in-chief of the two sides' military operations.
On May 7, the Indian military launched the "Sindoor" operation. The aforementioned individuals who requested anonymity said that trade issues were not mentioned in Vice President Pence's call with Indian Prime Minister Modi on May 9, or in Secretary of State Rubio's conversations with Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on May 8 and May 10 respectively. (Translated by Ma Dan)
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