Holy shit. India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri just obliterated Trump’s claim that he brokered peace between India and Pakistan—the so-called ‘deal [he’s] most proud of.’ Misri made it clear: Trump had nothing to do with it.
Misri: Prime Minister Modi clearly told President Trump that during this entire episode, there was never any discussion at any level about an India-U.S. trade deal or U.S. mediation between India and Pakistan. The discussion to halt military action occurred directly between India and Pakistan through existing channels between both armies and was made at Pakistan's request.
Prime Minister Modi firmly stated that India has neither accepted mediation, nor does it do so—and never will. There is complete political unanimity on this subject in India. President Trump understood the details explained by the Prime Minister and expressed support for India's fight against terrorism. Prime Minister Modi also said that India now sees terrorism not as a proxy war, but as a war.
[translated from Hindi]