Washington: The White House claimed Monday that helping reduce India-Pakistan tension is one of the five big takeaways from the just-concluded G7 Summit. President Donald Trump returned here from the Group of Seven Summit held in the French city of Biarritz, August 24 to 26.
In its daily round-up for Monday, the White House said, “The five big takeaways are: A message of unity, security a billion-dollar trade deal, promoting the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), developing stronger trade with Europe and helping to reduce India-Pakistan tension.”
The White House statement also said that President Donald Trump played a key role in reducing India-Pakistan tension.
“In his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, President Trump reaffirmed the need for dialogue between India and Pakistan and also worked to build on the great economic relations between our nations,” the statement said.
Prime Minister Modi, flanked by Donald Trump, categorically rejected Monday any scope for third party mediation on Kashmir. Narendra Modi said it is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan, and ‘we don’t want to trouble any third country’ – a position which was immediately backed by the American leader who had recently offered to mediate.
In a tweet, the White House said during the meeting with Modi, the US President also acknowledged India’s role as a critical partner in Afghanistan. The accompanying two photos released by the White House reflected a jubilant mood in the meeting room in France and the handshake between the two leaders.
Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump returned here late Monday night. The White House further said that it had been successful visit for Trump.
“Donald Trump met with world leaders to strengthen our alliances, secure better trade deals, and – and always – keep the interests of the American people front and centre on the global stage,” the White House said.
According to the White House, Trump and President Emmanuel Macron of France, over the weekend, worked together to achieve progress on a number of fronts, including global security, fair trade practices, and better economic opportunity for all.
“I want to thank you very much, Mr President (Macron), for the incredible job you did. This is a truly successful G7,” Trump said in the same statement.
AFP
