India and Pakistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire After U.S. Mediation, Confirms President Trump
India and Pakistan Agree to Full Ceasefire After U.S. Mediation, Says Trump
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire”, following a night of intense negotiations mediated by the United States. The development comes amid rising cross-border military tensions that saw both countries engage in strikes and counter-strikes.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2025
A Major Diplomatic Move Amid Escalating Tensions
Tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors had flared recently, with both countries launching retaliatory strikes on each other’s military installations. The global community expressed growing concern over the potential escalation of conflict in the South Asian region.
President Trump made the announcement on his platform, Truth Social, stating:
“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.”
The news has been welcomed by observers and foreign policy experts as a critical step toward de-escalation in one of the world’s most volatile geopolitical flashpoints.
The Role of U.S. Mediation
While the specifics of the U.S.-mediated discussions remain confidential, diplomatic sources suggest that backchannel diplomacy played a key role in easing tensions. The talks are believed to have involved senior officials from the U.S. State Department, representatives from India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and counterparts from Pakistan’s Foreign Office.
International Reactions
- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the ceasefire and urged both sides to engage in sustained dialogue.
- European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell tweeted: “De-escalation between India and Pakistan is vital. We welcome the ceasefire agreement and urge long-term diplomatic engagement.”
- China and Russia have also expressed cautious optimism, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace in the region.
Though official terms of the ceasefire have yet to be publicly released, sources close to the negotiation process indicate