Trump Praises Modi’s English, PM Pats Back as They Share a Laugh

PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit

(Photo: PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump shared a light-hearted moment on Monday, 26 August, during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in the French town of Biarritz.

While interacting with the media, Trump told reporters, pointing at Modi, “He actually speaks very good English, he just doesn't want to talk right now.”

Both the leaders broke into a hearty laugh at Trump’s comment, followed by an informal handshake and Modi patting Trump’s wrist.

The Prime Minister also shared a photo of the moment on his Instagram account.

Modi Rejects US Intervention in Kashmir Issue

Meanwhile, as far as more serious matters are concerned, PM Modi categorically rejected any scope for third-party mediation between India and Pakistan on Kashmir, saying the two countries can discuss and resolve all issues bilaterally and that “We don't want to trouble any third country.”

Trump, in recent past, offered mediation between India and Pakistan on Kashmir.

“There are many bilateral issues between India and Pakistan, and we don’t want to trouble any third country. We can discuss and resolve these issues bilaterally,” Modi said.

Modi said India and Pakistan were together before 1947 and he is confident that the two neighbours can discuss their problems and solve them.