Washington, D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his willingness to mediate between Pakistan and India over the long-standing Kashmir dispute, urging both nations to pursue peaceful dialogue instead of conflict.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump claimed he played a crucial role in preventing potential military escalation in South Asia. “I told both India and Pakistan that the hostility over Kashmir has gone on for too long,” he said. “I can help resolve it. I’m willing to be a mediator.”
Trump emphasized that peace was prioritized over trade. “I said to them, we won’t move forward on trade until the threat of war is off the table. They understood, and they stopped,” he added.
Referring to both leaders as “great people,” Trump noted that conversations were ongoing regarding future trade agreements now that tensions had de-escalated.
Earlier, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce expressed optimism about Trump’s potential to foster peace in the region. “He has a unique ability to bring opposing sides to the table—even when it seems impossible,” she said.
Trump has made similar mediation offers in the past, a stance that has often drawn sharp reactions from India’s political leadership, while giving opposition parties in India an opportunity to criticize Prime Minister Modi.
On May 10, Trump announced on his social media platform, that both Pakistan and India had agreed to a ceasefire—a claim that attracted considerable international attention.
