The US said India and Pakistan, who have exchanged fire over the past three days after Operation Sindoor, would start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site.
updated at 5:55 PM IST
India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” after a night of talks mediated by the US, President Donald Trump said in a post on social media, though neither country has yet commented on Trump’s claim.
A weeks-long confrontation between the two neibhouring nations had escalated further Saturday, with Islamabad launching a military operation in retaliation to what it said were Indian strikes on its military bases overnight. India’s military said it “effectively countered and responded” to Pakistan’s operation.
“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,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
Updated at 8:& PM
India and Pakistan have agreed to stop firing and military action with immediate effect. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri made an announcement in this regard in New Delhi. He said that the Pakistan Director General of Military Operations initiated the call for a ceasefire this afternoon, after which discussions took place and an understanding was reached. He said that during the talks, it was agreed that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, in the air, and at sea. Instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. Mr Misri added that the Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May.