Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- US President Donald Trump said he spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged him to avoid war with Pakistan. Trump made the comments during a Diwali event at the White House. Many Indian-origin guests attended the event. He stressed the importance of peace between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

India and Pakistan signed a ceasefire agreement on May 10 to stop all military actions on land, air, and sea. This agreement came after escalating clashes that involved fighter jets, drones, missiles, and artillery. The conflict caused nearly 70 deaths on both sides of the border. Trump claimed credit for helping end the violence, but India said it handles matters with Pakistan directly.

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