India, Pakistan have agreed to ceasefire: Big announcement by Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump announced that India and Pakistan have reached an agreement to halt their ongoing hostilities and implement a full and immediate ceasefire.

"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!", wrote Trump on a X.

 

US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have engaged in high-level talks with the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan, leading to an agreement between the two nations to initiate dialogue.

Confirming the breakthrough, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced that a truce has been established between the neighboring countries following an earlier statement by former US President Donald Trump. The move marks a potential easing of long-standing tensions in the region, with diplomatic channels now set to reopen for further negotiations.


Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says, "Pakistan's Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) called Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time. Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours."