Washington DC [US], May 10 (ANI): Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, US President Donald Trump announced that both nations have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire.” Claiming that US mediation played a key role, Trump praised the leadership of both countries for choosing “common sense and great intelligence” to de-escalate the crisis.
Sharing a post on social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, “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!”
Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also endorsed Trump’s claim, stating, “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.”
A day earlier, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, while speaking on US efforts to mediate the conflict between India and Pakistan, had said that the US intends to de-escalate the tensions between both countries. Leavitt stated that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had been in talks with the leaders of both nations to de-escalate.
“This is something that the secretary of state, and now, our national security adviser as well, Marco Rubio, has been very much involved in. The President wants to see this de-escalate as quickly as possible,” Leavitt said.
Leavitt noted that the conflict between the two nations is long-standing, dating back decades before President Trump took office. She acknowledged that the President has maintained good relationships with both countries’ leaders and that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been in constant communication with them, working to bring the conflict to an end.
When asked whether President Trump would personally get in touch with the leaders to help de-escalate the situation, Leavitt said, “If and when that happens, we will certainly let you know.”
Earlier in the day, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized that Pakistan’s actions against India are perceived as “escalatory” and “provocative.” He made these remarks during a press briefing on Saturday, where evidence of Pakistan’s escalatory actions was presented alongside exposing the lies propagated by Pakistan. (ANI)
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