A US official avoided engaging in a Pakistani reporter’s attempt to blame Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not supporting peace talks between India and Pakistan. The exchange took place during a press briefing in Washington on Tuesday.
The reporter claimed that Pakistan supported US-led efforts for peace and suggested that President Donald Trump could even win a Nobel Peace Prize if he helped bring peace between the two nations. He also pointed out that Modi had once been denied a US visa.
When asked whether the US was disappointed with Modi for not welcoming the so-called peace deal, US State Department official Thomas Pigott responded, “Our focus is the ceasefire. We are happy to see that. That’s where our attention remains. We want the ceasefire to hold and we encourage direct communication between both sides.”
Pigott made it clear that the US was not interested in placing blame. He added that President Trump was committed to finding peaceful solutions. “President Trump is a peacemaker. He values peace. He’s also a dealmaker and has shown this many times while putting America first and also working to end global conflicts,” he said.
The reporter then asked about India using Israeli-made drones during Operation Sindoor and questioned whether it could damage relations between Pakistan and Israel, especially considering Trump’s Abraham Accords aimed at uniting Jews, Muslims, and Christians.
Pigott once again chose not to comment on India’s military actions. “Our focus is on keeping the ceasefire and encouraging dialogue. The President wants peace and is committed to resolving conflicts worldwide. I have nothing more to add,” he said.
India launched precise airstrikes under ‘Operation Sindoor’ in the early hours of May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives.
Following India’s action, Pakistan tried to strike Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. However, these attempts were effectively countered by Indian forces.
By May 10, both countries reached an understanding to ease tensions.
The reporter claimed that Pakistan supported US-led efforts for peace and suggested that President Donald Trump could even win a Nobel Peace Prize if he helped bring peace between the two nations. He also pointed out that Modi had once been denied a US visa.
When asked whether the US was disappointed with Modi for not welcoming the so-called peace deal, US State Department official Thomas Pigott responded, “Our focus is the ceasefire. We are happy to see that. That’s where our attention remains. We want the ceasefire to hold and we encourage direct communication between both sides.”
Pigott made it clear that the US was not interested in placing blame. He added that President Trump was committed to finding peaceful solutions. “President Trump is a peacemaker. He values peace. He’s also a dealmaker and has shown this many times while putting America first and also working to end global conflicts,” he said.
The reporter then asked about India using Israeli-made drones during Operation Sindoor and questioned whether it could damage relations between Pakistan and Israel, especially considering Trump’s Abraham Accords aimed at uniting Jews, Muslims, and Christians.
Pigott once again chose not to comment on India’s military actions. “Our focus is on keeping the ceasefire and encouraging dialogue. The President wants peace and is committed to resolving conflicts worldwide. I have nothing more to add,” he said.
India launched precise airstrikes under ‘Operation Sindoor’ in the early hours of May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives.
Following India’s action, Pakistan tried to strike Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. However, these attempts were effectively countered by Indian forces.
By May 10, both countries reached an understanding to ease tensions.
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