MOSCOW (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that India and Pakistan had agreed to a complete and immediate ceasefire following a night of talks mediated by the United States.
«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!» Trump said on Truth Social.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that India and Pakistan had agreed to begin broad-based peace talks in a neutral territory.
«I am pleased to announce the Governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site,» Rubio said on X.
Talks between India and Pakistan with the participation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lasted 48 hours, Rubio said.
Pakistan and India have agreed on a ceasefire with immediate effect, Pakistani First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed.
«Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity,» Dar said on X.
The ceasefire between India and Pakistan began at 5 p.m. local time on Saturday, according to the Indian Foreign Ministry.
On May 7, the Indian Defense Ministry announced the launch of Operation Sindoor, targeting «terrorist infrastructure» in Pakistan. It later said that 70 «terrorists» were eliminated and stressed that no Pakistani military facilities were attacked. Pakistan’s military reported 31 people killed and 57 others injured as a result of Indian strikes.
