'They were happy to choose trade over conflict,' says Trump on India-Pakistan ceasefire

May 15, 2025 by News Desk

US President Donald Trump, while addressing troops stationed in Qatar, once again asserted his involvement in easing tensions between India and Pakistan, claiming that the decades-old conflict is now “settled.”

Speaking publicly, Trump said, “I told India and Pakistan to do trade instead of war — they were happy with that.” Earlier Trump had publicly mentioned the role of his deputy in brokering the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan.

Meanwhile, a team from India arrived in New York to meet with the UN 1267 sanctions committee regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people—mostly tourists—were killed.

Following the attack, Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terrorist hideouts across Pakistan.

Defence Minister Rajnath Sing addressed an all-party meeting on May 8, stating, “At least 100 hardcore terrorists and their associates have been eliminated in Indian strikes during Operation Sindoor. Our forces remain committed to neutralizing all terror threats.” The military operations triggered intense cross-border firing, which continued for four days until both countries reached a ceasefire agreement on May 10.

In a related development on the India-Pakistan border, villagers in the Anupgarh area spotted a drone around 9:45 AM and promptly alerted local authorities.

Anupgarh Station House Officer Ishwar Jangid said, “The drone was about 5 to 7 feet long with its camera module broken and detached. We seized the drone immediately and called in a bomb disposal squad as a precaution.”

He added, “The area is under thorough examination, and the drone will be sent for forensic analysis to determine its origin and intent.”

Given Sri Ganganagar’s strategic location along the international border, security sources are treating the incident seriously. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the drone was launched from across the border or had strayed accidentally.

“In light of the recent hostilities between India and Pakistan, security forces remain on high alert,” Jangid said. “The presence of such an object near the frontier is a significant cause for concern.”