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Trump announces India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement

President Donald Trump made a historic announcement on Truth Social, revealing that India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire after intense negotiations mediated by the United States. This development is significant as both countries are nuclear powers, and any conflict between them poses a serious threat to global security.

In his post on Truth Social, President Trump expressed his satisfaction with the outcome of the talks, 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. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

The ceasefire agreement was the result of extensive discussions involving key officials from both India and Pakistan. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance played pivotal roles in engaging with senior officials from both countries, 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.

In a statement, Secretary of State Rubio commended the leaders of India and Pakistan for their commitment to peace. He announced, “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.”

This development marks a significant step towards de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan and fostering a peaceful resolution to longstanding conflicts. It is a testament to the power of diplomacy and dialogue in resolving international disputes.

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As this is a developing story, further updates and details are expected to emerge in the coming days. The world will be watching closely as India and Pakistan navigate this new chapter in their relationship, with hopes for lasting peace and stability in the region.

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