After intense US mediation, India and Pakistan have arrived at a significant ceasefire agreement. This comes in the wake of a fierce exchange of missile volleys across their shared borders on Saturday.
It marked the gravest escalation in tensions thus far, stemming from a brutal gun massacre last month for which India holds Pakistan responsible.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister stated on Saturday that Pakistan is open to de-escalating tensions if India refrains from further hostilities.
Indian Wing Commander Vyomika Singh addressed a press conference in New Delhi, asserting India’s dedication to ‘non-escalation, provided the Pakistan side reciprocates.’
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announces that a significant ceasefire agreement has been achieved between Pakistan and India, halting military operations on both sides.
The truce, a beacon of hope, has been put into effect starting at precisely 4:30 PM Pakistani time. Furthermore, the directors of military operations from both nations are scheduled to engage in talks on May 12 to ensure the maintenance of peace and coordination.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has proclaimed that a significant breakthrough has been achieved: Pakistan and India have reached a mutual agreement to implement an immediate ceasefire. This monumental truce between the two nations is set to take effect promptly at 4:30 PM.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar affirmed the ceasefire, stating that Pakistan stands ready for peace but is poised to respond if India engages in any acts of aggression. He expressed profound gratitude to the countries whose efforts facilitated this ceasefire.
Moreover, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar acknowledged that the US Secretary of State has been instrumental in navigating this complex situation.
On Saturday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio communicated with Indian officials and Pakistani army chief Asim Munir, urging both nations to explore avenues for de-escalation, according to the State Department.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also said that military action has ceased, but underlined that India’s uncompromising stance against terrorism would not change.
Taking to his social media website Truth Social around 8 am in Washington DC, Donald Trump tweeted, “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”