US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has claimed that President Donald Trump deserves “tremendous credit” for reshaping America’s foreign policy and brokering several peace efforts, including what he described as “very dangerous ones like India and Pakistan.” His remarks, made during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday, have drawn attention given India’s repeated assertions that no third-party mediation is permitted in its bilateral issues with Pakistan.
Rubio praises Trump’s foreign policy approach
Rubio said the administration’s foreign policy was now guided by the principle of making the United States “safer, stronger and more prosperous.”
Acknowledging Trump’s claims on conflict resolution, he said:
“Not to mention all the other peace deals, very dangerous ones like India and Pakistan or Cambodia and Thailand… Mr President, you deserve tremendous credit.”
Rubio’s comments come amid heightened scrutiny of American diplomatic assertions concerning South Asia.
Trump reiterates claim of “ending wars”
During the meeting, Trump repeated his long-standing assertion that he had resolved or de-escalated numerous global conflicts.
“We ended eight wars,” he said, adding that he should receive the Nobel Prize for the wars he ended, including those he claims involved India and Pakistan.
He added:
“Every time I end a war, they say I might get the Nobel Prize… Think of all the wars I ended — India, Pakistan. I should get the Nobel Prize for every war, but I don’t want to be greedy.”
India rejects claim of mediation
Since May 10 — three days after India launched Operation Sindoor — Trump has repeatedly claimed that he “helped settle” tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad. India, however, has consistently rejected any third-party intervention, reiterating that all matters with Pakistan must be resolved bilaterally under the Simla Agreement and Lahore Declaration.
New Delhi has not issued any fresh statement in response to the latest claims, but officials have previously stated that India does not accept foreign mediation in its disputes with Pakistan.
Broader diplomatic context
Trump and Rubio’s remarks reflect a broader narrative within the administration highlighting foreign policy as a key achievement. The President has repeatedly framed his tenure as one marked by conflict reduction, including potential negotiations intended to end the Russia–Ukraine war.
Observers note that Trump’s claims may also be aimed at bolstering his international legacy, especially amid discussions on global security and ongoing regional conflicts.