US President Donald Trump has agreed to attend the upcoming QUAD Summit in New Delhi, following an invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The confirmation came during a phone conversation between the two leaders, as confirmed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday.

“PM Modi extended an invitation to President Trump for the next QUAD meeting, and he enthusiastically accepted, expressing his eagerness to visit India,” Misri stated in a video message. The QUAD alliance, comprising Australia, India, Japan, and the US, focuses on fostering a stable and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, with roots tracing back to collaborative efforts during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

During their discussion, the leaders also addressed pressing global issues, including the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Both emphasized the necessity of direct dialogue to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict and reaffirmed their commitment to QUAD’s pivotal role in the Indo-Pacific.

The call occurred amid heightened hostilities between Israel and Iran, now in their sixth consecutive day of conflict. Modi also updated Trump on Operation Sindoor, reiterating India’s stance against third-party mediation in matters involving Pakistan.

Misri highlighted a prior conversation between Modi and US Vice President Vance, where Vance warned of potential Pakistani aggression. Modi responded decisively, vowing a robust retaliation if provoked. India’s subsequent military response to Pakistan’s actions on May 9-10 significantly impacted Pakistani military infrastructure, prompting Pakistan to seek a ceasefire.

Misri clarified that discussions between India and Pakistan were conducted bilaterally, without US involvement or linkage to trade negotiations. Trump reportedly expressed full support for India’s counter-terrorism efforts, acknowledging Modi’s detailed explanations.