Trump's Diplomatic Chess: Claims of Resolving India-Pakistan Tensions

During a UK visit, President Trump claimed he resolved India-Pakistan tensions through trade diplomacy while discussing global conflicts. He criticized Russia over the Ukraine war and addressed trade tariffs on India. Trump maintained close ties with Indian PM Modi as a strategic move in global diplomacy.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 18-09-2025 21:06 IST | Created: 18-09-2025 21:06 IST
Trump's Diplomatic Chess: Claims of Resolving India-Pakistan Tensions
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In a state visit to the UK, President Donald Trump reiterated his claim of having mediated a conflict between India and Pakistan earlier this year by leveraging trade diplomacy. Speaking alongside British leader Keir Starmer at Chequers, Trump shared his foreign policy endeavors amid a backdrop of global tensions.

Trump expressed disappointment with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing Ukraine conflict, contrasting it with his claimed success in facilitating peace between nuclear rivals India and Pakistan. He emphasized that trade was the key instrument, asserting that economic incentives pushed the nations toward a ceasefire.

Further addressing tariffs on India, Trump, noting his rapport with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, linked economic measures to geopolitical strategy, also touching upon European nations' purchase of Russian oil. Trump's remarks spotlighted his broader diplomatic strategy, intertwining economic and security interests.

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