New Delhi: In a significant breakthrough, India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following a direct military-level conversation between their respective Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs). Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the development on Saturday, stating that the agreement was reached after Pakistan initiated a request for a ceasefire, which led to discussions and mutual understanding.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs clarified that the ceasefire agreement was negotiated directly between the two countries and that there are currently no plans for broader diplomatic talks on other issues.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed credit for mediating the deal, announcing on Truth Social: “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.” He congratulated both nations for what he described as a display of “common sense and great intelligence.”
Supporting Trump’s statement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the development on X (formerly Twitter), revealing that he and Vice President Vance had engaged in high-level conversations with Indian and Pakistani leaders over the past 48 hours — including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors from both sides.
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Rubio added that both countries have also agreed to initiate broader discussions on multiple issues at a neutral venue, though no specifics have been disclosed by either government.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister echoed the announcement, confirming the ceasefire agreement and emphasizing Islamabad’s longstanding commitment to regional peace without compromising sovereignty.
Despite Washington’s claims of mediation, the Indian government has not formally acknowledged any U.S. role in the ceasefire process. However, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed a phone call with Secretary Rubio, stating: “India’s approach has always been measured and responsible and remains so.”
This ceasefire comes amid one of the most intense flare-ups between the two nuclear-armed neighbors since the 1999 Kargil conflict, raising hopes for a temporary cooling of tensions even as long-term stability remains uncertain.
