India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri holds a press briefing at Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi, India, May 10, 2025.
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India and Pakistan have agreed to an “immediate ceasefire,” President Donald Trump mentioned Saturday, following days of emerging tensions and preventing between the 2 international locations.
“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 on Truth Social.
Pakistani and Indian leaders additionally showed the ceasefire settlement.
The ceasefire announcement comes hours after preventing persevered to escalate on Saturday, with each international locations launching persevered army operations towards every different.
“Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect,” Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar wrote on X on Saturday.
“Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!” Dar added.
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri additionally mentioned that the ceasefire would start at 5pm native time.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio additionally mentioned Saturday that the 2 international locations agreed “to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site.”
Rubio mentioned that Vice President JD Vance met with leaders of the 2 international locations during the last two days.
The secretary of state lauded the 2 international locations’ high ministers “on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace.”