India on Friday refrained from commenting directly on calls for US President Donald Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, directing inquiries on the matter to the US administration.

Asked to respond to statements from the White House backing Trump’s nomination for the prestigious prize, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “If there are questions about the statements made by the White House, I would suggest directing those to them.”

The remarks follow White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s assertion that President Trump has facilitated multiple peace agreements across global conflict zones, averaging nearly one peace deal or ceasefire per month since taking office. Among the conflicts she claimed had been resolved under Trump’s leadership were tensions between India and Pakistan.

Leavitt said, “President Trump has successfully ended hostilities between several nations—India and Pakistan, Israel and Iran, Thailand and Cambodia, among others. It is long overdue that he is honoured with the Nobel Peace Prize.”

India, however, has consistently rejected foreign mediation on matters involving Pakistan, especially issues linked to Jammu and Kashmir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Indian leaders have emphasized that India's military actions are sovereign decisions and not influenced by external pressure.

Recalling events surrounding Operation Sindoor, PM Modi recently told Parliament, “On the night of May 9, the US Vice President attempted to contact me several times. I couldn’t respond as I was in a military briefing. When I eventually called back, I was told Pakistan might initiate a major offensive. I made it clear that any such action would face a powerful retaliation from our side.”

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar echoed the Prime Minister’s stance in the Rajya Sabha, stating unequivocally, “No international leader asked India to halt its operations. The decision was entirely ours.”

On broader diplomatic matters, Jaiswal reiterated the strength of the India-US strategic partnership, noting it is grounded in shared democratic values and mutual interests. “Our relationship has endured through changes and challenges. We remain committed to a substantive agenda with the United States and believe the partnership will continue to grow,” he said.

When asked about India’s engagement with Russia, Jaiswal emphasized the independent nature of India’s foreign relations. “Our bilateral ties are based on mutual merit and should not be viewed through the lens of any third party. Our partnership with Russia is steady, longstanding, and time-tested,” he added.