A breakthrough in India–Pakistan tensions occurred today as both countries agreed to an immediate ceasefire following U.S.-led mediation efforts. The sudden de-escalation represents a dramatic shift in this conflict that has been concerning the international community.
Donald Trump Announces Agreement
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire agreement on Saturday through his social media platform. “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,’” Trump wrote early Saturday morning.
What Are The Terms Of The Ceasefire?
Over the past 48 hours, @VP Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit…
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) May 10, 2025
The agreement calls for a complete halt to hostilities across land, water, and air. Both India’s Ministry of External Affairs and Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry quickly confirmed the ceasefire, which took effect at 5 PM on Saturday.
The ceasefire was arranged after Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations contacted his Indian counterpart Saturday afternoon. This direct military-to-military communication played a crucial role in finalising the agreement.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had spoken separately with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir earlier in the day, provided additional details about the agreement. He confirmed that beyond the immediate ceasefire, the two South Asian neighbours have committed to beginning discussions on the broad set of issues at a neutral location.
“We commend Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sharif for their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace,” Rubio stated in a post on X.
Rapid De-Escalation
The sudden shift from intense hostilities to ceasefire happened remarkably quickly, and in just half an hour on Saturday evening. President Trump’s announcement came at 5:25 PM and was soon followed by official confirmation from both countries.
The ceasefire agreement brings immediate relief to people living in affected areas and opens potential pathways to the most stable relations between India and Pakistan. However, the history of fragile ceasefires between these nations suggests that maintaining this peace will require continued diplomatic engagement.
Both countries are now facing the challenge of addressing their underlying disagreements through the promised talks. The selection of a neutral location for these discussions will be an important first step towards meaningful dialogue.
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