President Donald Trump announced a full and immediate ceasefire between India and Pakistan on Saturday, following high-level diplomatic mediation led by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance. The breakthrough came after 48 hours of intense negotiations with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif.
“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,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Congratulations to both countries on using common sense and great intelligence.”
The ceasefire comes after a series of military exchanges between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, triggered by a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir that killed 26 civilians. The conflict had escalated to a dangerous missile exchange earlier in the week, raising international concerns about a broader regional war.
Rubio, in a statement on X, confirmed that he and Vance were in continuous contact with both governments. “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,” he wrote, praising both nations for choosing “the path of peace.”
Vice President Vance, who had previously expressed reluctance about U.S. involvement, shared Trump’s announcement on X, signaling his support for the diplomatic success.
The ceasefire represents a major foreign policy achievement for the Trump administration, especially as India has increasingly become a key U.S. ally in the Indo-Pacific, balancing China’s regional ambitions.
Both sides have agreed to begin comprehensive talks later this week in Istanbul, aiming to address the underlying causes of tension. Rubio emphasized that the discussions are expected to be wide-ranging and focused on achieving lasting peace.
