MEA calls out Donald Trump's lie on Kashmir mediation, says 'No request made by PM Modi to US President'

Ministry of External Affairs rebuffing Donald Trump's claim, that he has been asked by PM Modi to mediate Kashmir issue with Pakistan, has explicitly stated that 'all outstanding issues with Pakistan are discussed only bilaterally' and that India has been consistent with its position in regards neighbour. 

Rejecting a third-party mediation, MEA said that such request has been me by PM Modi to US President. statement furr reiterated India's stand on Pakistan that 'terror and talks don't hand in hand' 

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Sitting alongside Trump in Oval Office, Pakistan PM Imran Khan asked US President to conciliate Kashmir dispute with India, to which Trump in a fallacious claim stated that he was alrey asked by PM Modi to do same, furr expressed his willingness to be mediator between two countries.  

Any Indian government has never asked for a foreign mediation over Kashmir dispute, however, PM Modi only spoke of Pakistan's complicity in terror and USA's possible role in restraining Pakistan from sponsoring terrorism.

However, in official press release of White House condensing contents of meet between hes of US and Pakistan, re has been mention of India or Kashmir whatsoever. 

President Donald J. Trump Wants to Work With Pakistan to Achieve Peace, Stability, and Ecomic Prosperity in Region

WORKING TOWARD PEACE, STABILITY, AND PROSPERITY: President Donald J. Trump is working to strengn cooperation with Pakistan on issues that are vital to peace, stability, and prosperity of South Asia region.

Today, President Trump is welcoming Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan to White House.

President Trump and Prime Minister Khan will discuss a range of issues, including counterterrorism, defense, energy, and tre.

United States is committed to creating conditions necessary for a peaceful South Asia.

President Trump wants to build stronger ecomic and tre ties with Pakistan, which would benefit both of our countries, as we make progress on core United States security concerns.

CHARTING A PATH TO PEACE AND STABILITY: President Trump has me clear that he wants to see peace and stability in region. 

President ackwledges initial steps Pakistan has taken to improve regional security and counter terrorism.

Pakistan has me efforts to facilitate Afghanistan peace talks, and we are going to ask m to do more.

path to a strong and enduring partnership between Pakistan and United States lies in working toger to find a peaceful resolution of conflict in Afghanistan.

Pakistan has taken some steps against terrorist groups operating within Pakistan.

It is vital that Pakistan take action to shut down all groups once and for all.

BUILDING ECOMIC PROSPERITY: United States and Pakistan enjoy a strong ecomic partnership that benefits both of countries.

United States and Pakistan set a new record for bilateral tre in 2018 of $6.6 billion.

United States exports to Pakistan reached a record high of $2.8 billion in 2018, supporting approximately 10,000 American jobs.

United States is largest export market for Pakistan’s goods.

Our tre relationship with Pakistan has been especially beneficial for American farmers.

United States exported $1.4 billion in agricultural products to Pakistan in 2018.

Over past 15 years, United States has been one of top five investors in Pakistan.

American energy producers are seeing more and more business opportunities with Pakistan.

American companies are incorporating cutting-edge techlogies into energy projects throughout Pakistan.

American companies have competed to win more than $3 billion in energy-related business in Pakistan.

Pakistan has purchased extensive amounts of American liquefied natural gas (LNG), including 22.8 billion cubic feet of LNG from March 2017 to April 2019.

ExxonMobil reestablished its presence in Pakistan in 2018 after 27 years and is working to increase LNG imports.

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