India and Pakistan agrees to full and immediate ceasefire: US President Donald Trump

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance were engaged in talks with leaders of India and Pakistan including Ajit Doval, S Jaishankar and Asim Munir amongst others for over 48 hours, the United States claimed

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India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate ceasefire", US President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday evening. The White House mediated between the two rivals as discussions stretched late into the night, the US President announced on X. 

Not long after the POTUS made the claim, New Delhi confirmed the development with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri telling the media that the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of Pakistan called the DGMO of India at 15:35 hours and both sides agreed to stop all firing and military action on land, air and sea from 17:00 hours.

"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," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on X. 

On the other side, the confirmation of the ceasefire came from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who wrote, "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!"

FULL REPORT | India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire after DGMO-level talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed that both countries have agreed to hold discussions at a neutral venue. US Vice President JD Vance and himself have been holding talks with both sides for the last two days, Rubio said before appreciating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart Shehbaz Sharif for "choosing the path of peace."

"Over the past 48 hours, @VP Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Asim Malik. I am pleased to announce the Governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site. We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace," his post on X said.

The armed forces of Pakistan and India were engaged in an exchange of fire after India targeted nine terrorist hideouts and launchpads across Pakistan and PoK. Islamabad retaliated to the targeted Indian offensive codenamed 'Operation Sindoor' by intensified firing and shelling across LoC. Numerous Pakistani drones were brought down by India's air defence systems across border states as Pakistan escalated the situation.

DONALD TRUMP'S FULL STATEMENT:

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!

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