MEA Responds to Buzz Around Donald Trump’s Potential India Visit, Addresses Pakistan Nuclear Remarks

Mumbai | November 7

India on Friday said it has no information to share regarding reports that former U.S. President Donald Trump may visit India next year. The clarification came after Trump recently said that discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi were progressing and that he was open to visiting India.

At the Ministry of External Affairs’ weekly briefing, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said:

“As far as the comments of President Trump regarding his visit are concerned, I do not have anything to say at this point. We will share information when there is something concrete.”

Trump, speaking to reporters in the United States earlier this week, said his recent conversations with Prime Minister Modi had been positive and that Modi had invited him to visit India.

India Responds to Remarks on Pakistan’s Nuclear Activities

The MEA also responded to Trump’s comments about Pakistan’s nuclear testing, stating that Pakistan’s nuclear activities have been associated with clandestine procurement networks and export control violations over several decades.

Jaiswal said: “These patterns are well-documented and known to the international community. We have taken note of President Trump’s comments.”

In a recent interview, Trump had suggested that several countries, including Pakistan, Russia, China and North Korea, may have conducted undisclosed nuclear tests, prompting renewed discussion on global non-proliferation frameworks.

44 Indians Serving in Russian Army

The MEA confirmed that 44 Indian nationals are currently serving in the Russian Army amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. India has raised the matter again with Russian authorities and has advised Indian nationals not to accept recruitment offers.

“Such recruitment poses serious risk to life,” Jaiswal said.

Families of several individuals who travelled to Russia reportedly believing they would be placed in support or non-combat roles have recently held protests in New Delhi.

The MEA also said that 270 Indian nationals were brought back via Thailand after leaving Myawaddy in Myanmar, where a crackdown took place on cyber scam networks. More Indian nationals are expected to return soon.

Status of Possible U.S. Visit

The MEA said it will provide an update on a possible Donald Trump visit to India only if and when formal communication is received.

“No official visit is confirmed at this stage,” the ministry said.