Minutes after US President Donald Trump said, India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire agreement, India’s foreign secretary, Vikram Misri, addressing the media said, Pakistan called India on Saturday afternoon, after which the understanding for ceasefire was reached. While US president Donald Trump has claimed that the ceasefire agreement took place after US mediation.
“Pakistan’s Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) called Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time. Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding.”
Giving further update, he said, “The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours.” Notably, Misri did not mention about US mediation.
What Donald Trump Said?
Trump said 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. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
No Mention Of Mediation By US In EAM’s Post
EAM S. Jaishankar also confirmed the news of ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Notably, there was no mention of US mediation by him as well. “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 said on X.
Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also confirmed ceasefire and said, “Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!”
Earlier on Thursday, reacting to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, US Vice President JD Vance said, the India-Pakistan conflict is ‘fundamentally none of our business’. Vance further said that the conflict has ‘nothing to do with America’s ability to control it’.
Speaking to Fox News, Vance said, “We are concerned about any time when nuclear powers collide and have a major conflict. We want this thing to de-escalate as quickly as possible. We can’t control these countries, as India has its gripes with Pakistan and Pakistan has responded to India.”
“What we can do is try to encourage these folks to de-escalate, but we are not going to get involved in the middle of a war that is fundamentally none of our business and has nothing to do with America’s ability to control it,” he added.
