ISLAMABAD (PEN) : U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his willingness to mediate the longstanding Kashmir dispute between Pakistan and India, asserting he can help both nuclear-armed nations reach a peaceful resolution.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday after signing a bill into law, Trump claimed he had previously prevented a potential armed conflict between the two countries, underscoring his past diplomatic interventions.
“I Can Solve Anything,” Says Trump
“I told them, India and Pakistan … they have a longtime rivalry over Kashmir. I told them ‘I can solve anything,’” Trump said, referencing his previous outreach to the leadership of both nations.
Trump also emphasized his role in de-escalating what he described as a near-nuclear confrontation. “Eventually they were gonna go nuclear … and I stopped it. I called each leader … and I spoke to them and talked about trade,” he said.
“I said, ‘You’re not trading with us if you go to war … if you’re going to start throwing nuclear weapons around.’ They were both unbelievable. They understood it exactly, they stopped. I stopped that war with phone calls and trade,” he added.
Kashmir Dispute and Diplomatic Engagement
The Kashmir region has long been a flashpoint between Pakistan and India, with tensions frequently resulting in cross-border skirmishes and heightened military readiness. Trump’s comments echo earlier remarks by the U.S. State Department, which noted his history of initiating dialogue between adversarial parties.
During the press briefing, Trump reiterated his readiness to act as an intermediary. “I will be your arbitrator. I will be your arbitrator. I can solve anything,” he stated.
U.S. State Department Weighs In
Earlier this week, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce also acknowledged Trump’s unique ability to facilitate high-stakes negotiations. “He’s the only one to bring certain people to the table to have conversations that nobody thought was possible,” she said, adding that a breakthrough on Kashmir could be achievable with persistent diplomatic efforts.
A Dispute Spanning Over Seven Decades
The Kashmir conflict remains unresolved more than 70 years after partition. With both countries maintaining significant military presence in the region, the potential for escalation continues to pose a major regional and global security concern.
While Trump’s mediation offer is not new, its repetition underscores a continuing U.S. interest in promoting stability in South Asia — especially as the region remains on edge amid longstanding tensions and sporadic violence.
