Following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, heightened tensions between India and Pakistan have finally subsided. The breakthrough came after a diplomatic push led by U.S. President Donald Trump, who announced that both countries have agreed to pull back from military confrontation. The announcement was made via a post on Trump’s social media platform, ‘Truth’.
Official Confirmation of the Ceasefire
Shortly after President Trump’s statement, both India and Pakistan officially confirmed the decision to halt military hostilities. India’s Ministry of External Affairs held a brief press conference on Saturday evening, stating that a ceasefire has been implemented across land, air, and sea domains.
Statement from India’s Foreign Secretary
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) from both nations are scheduled to resume talks on May 12. He emphasized that the ceasefire was agreed upon under conditions favorable to India and noted that Pakistan initiated a call to confirm their commitment.
Strong Message from External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also shared a post on the platform ‘X’, asserting that both countries have agreed to suspend cross-border firing and military operations. He reiterated India’s unwavering stance against all forms of terrorism.
U.S. Mediation Paves the Way for Resolution
U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio played pivotal roles in brokering peace. Trump stated that after three days of conflict, both nations had consented to a full and immediate ceasefire, thanks to sustained U.S. mediation efforts.
High-Level Talks Facilitated Agreement
According to Secretary Rubio, over the past 48 hours, senior U.S. leaders engaged in continuous discussions with top officials from both India and Pakistan. Indian representatives included Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Foreign Minister Jaishankar, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. On the Pakistani side, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief Asim Munir, and NSA Asim Malik participated in the negotiations.