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

The Ministry of External Affairs rebuffing Donald Trump's claim, that he has been asked by PM Modi to mediate the 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 the neighbour. Rejecting a third-party mediation, MEA said that no such request has been made by PM Modi to the US President. The statement further reiterated India's stand on Pakistan that 'terror and talks don't hand in hand' We have seen @POTUS's remarks to the press that he is ready to mediate, if requested by India & Pakistan, on Kashmir issue. No such request has been made by PM @narendramodi to US President. It has been India's consistent position...1/2 — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) July 22, 2019 ...that all outstanding issues with Pakistan are discussed only bilaterally. Any engagement with Pakistan would require an end to cross border terrorism. The Shimla Agreement & the Lahore Declaration provide the basis to resolve all issues between India & Pakistan bilaterally.2/2 — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) July 22, 2019 READ| No Kashmir Mention In US Statement On Trump-Imran Meeting: Did Opposition Jump The Gun Again & Help Pakistan? Sitting alongside Trump in the Oval Office, the Pakistan PM Imran Khan asked the US President to conciliate the Kashmir dispute with India, to which Trump in a fallacious claim stated that he was already asked by PM Modi to do the same, further expressed his willingness to be the mediator between the two countries. Any Indian government has never asked for a foreign mediation over the 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 the official press release of the White House condensing the contents of the meet between the heads of US and Pakistan, there has been no mention of India or Kashmir whatsoever. President Donald J. Trump Wants to Work With Pakistan to Achieve Peace, Stability, and Economic Prosperity in the Region WORKING TOWARD PEACE, STABILITY, AND PROSPERITY: President Donald J. Trump is working to strengthen cooperation with Pakistan on issues that are vital to the peace, stability, and prosperity of the South Asia region. Today, President Trump is welcoming Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan to the White House. President Trump and Prime Minister Khan will discuss a range of issues, including counterterrorism, defense, energy, and trade. The United States is committed to creating the conditions necessary for a peaceful South Asia. President Trump wants to build stronger economic and trade 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 made clear that he wants to see peace and stability in the region. The President acknowledges the initial steps Pakistan has taken to improve regional security and counter terrorism. Pakistan has made efforts to facilitate the Afghanistan peace talks, and we are going to ask them to do more. The path to a strong and enduring partnership between Pakistan and the United States lies in working together to find a peaceful resolution of the 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 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY: The United States and Pakistan enjoy a strong economic partnership that benefits both of countries. The United States and Pakistan set a new record for bilateral trade 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. The United States is the largest export market for Pakistan’s goods. Our trade relationship with Pakistan has been especially beneficial for American farmers. The United States exported $1.4 billion in agricultural products to Pakistan in 2018. Over the past 15 years, the United States has been one of the top five investors in Pakistan. American energy producers are seeing more and more business opportunities with Pakistan. American companies are incorporating cutting-edge technologies 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. READ| "Trump Is Talking Out Of His Hat," Says Omar Abdullah Over The US President's Claim That PM Modi Asked Him To Mediate Kashmir Dispute

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

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