In a major diplomatic breakthrough, India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” following mediation led by former U.S. President Donald Trump and senior U.S. officials. The truce comes after escalating tensions and days of military activity between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
Ceasefire Announced by Both Nations
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the agreement, stating:
“Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan agreed that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, air, and sea from 5 PM.”
He added that instructions have been given to respective forces to implement the ceasefire immediately. The next scheduled communication between the DGMOs is on May 12 at 12:00 PM.
According to Indian officials, the ceasefire initiative was triggered by a call from the Pakistan DGMO earlier in the day.
“Firm Stance Against Terrorism Will Continue”: Jaishankar
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized that the ceasefire is limited to cessation of hostilities.
“India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action. India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so,” he posted on X.
Trump-Led Mediation Behind the Ceasefire
The diplomatic intervention was revealed by Donald Trump, who stated that after a long night of negotiations, a ceasefire agreement had been reached between the two countries. He credited his team for helping bring the situation under control.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shared more details, noting that he and Vice President JD Vance were in direct contact with top officials from both countries:
“Over the past 48 hours, @VP Vance and I engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials including PMs Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, EAM Jaishankar, Army Chief Asim Munir, and NSAs Ajit Doval and Asim Malik.”
Rubio praised the leadership of both Prime Ministers, calling their decision to opt for peace “wise, prudent, and statesmanlike.”
Ceasefire Now, Dialogue Later?
While the ceasefire agreement is a significant step forward, no decision has been made to hold talks on other issues as of now. The Indian government emphasized that the current agreement is limited to military de-escalation and should not be interpreted as a shift in policy regarding terrorism or cross-border issues.
