Trump Announces Immediate India-Pakistan Peace Agreement/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Donald Trump announced that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire after intense U.S.-led negotiations. The de-escalation follows days of escalating missile strikes between the nuclear powers. Diplomatic efforts, led by the U.S. and backed by global partners, helped avert a broader conflict.
India-Pakistan Ceasefire Quick Looks
- Trump announces full ceasefire via Truth Social
- U.S. mediated intense overnight negotiations
- Follows deadly cross-border missile attacks
- Pakistani FM confirms ceasefire “with immediate effect”
- Indian and Pakistani army chiefs spoke directly
- Future military talks scheduled for Monday
- Saudi Arabia and Turkey also urged peace
- Rubio and Vance key to U.S. efforts
- Talks to resume at neutral location soon
- Leaders praised for ‘statesmanship and wisdom’
Trump Announces Immediate India-Pakistan Peace Agreement
Deep Look
Trump Announces Full Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan After U.S.-Mediated Talks
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday declared that India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” following a sharp escalation in military hostilities — and credited U.S. diplomacy for brokering the breakthrough.
Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, calling the agreement a victory for diplomacy and restraint.
“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 wrote. “Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence.”
Fighting Reached Critical Levels Before Deal
The ceasefire comes after days of heavy cross-border missile strikes, drone attacks, and air base bombardments that had many observers fearing the worst conflict between the nuclear neighbors since the Kargil War in 1999.
Just hours before Trump’s announcement, both countries launched missiles targeting military installations, prompting a flurry of emergency diplomatic engagement led by the U.S., with support from countries including Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
How the Ceasefire Came Together
According to U.S. and international officials, Secretary of State Marco Rubio was at the center of the American diplomatic push, speaking repeatedly with both sides’ foreign ministers, national security advisors, and top military leaders.
- Vice President J.D. Vance also played a behind-the-scenes role, engaging personally with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to advocate for peace.
Rubio emphasized the importance of “re-establishing direct communications to avoid miscalculation,” according to State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
Leaders Confirm Agreement Publicly
- Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the ceasefire in a post on X (formerly Twitter), saying Pakistan has “always strived for peace and security in the region” while maintaining its sovereignty.
- A spokesperson from India’s Foreign Ministry said that Pakistan’s army chief had spoken directly with his Indian counterpart, and both agreed to an “immediate ceasefire on land, air, and sea.” Additional talks between the military chiefs are expected Monday.
Next Steps: Broader Talks Planned
Secretary Rubio added that both nations have agreed to begin discussions on a broader range of issues at a neutral location, signaling a potential thaw in what has been a decades-long cycle of hostility.
“We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace,” Rubio said.
While no date or location has been confirmed, U.S. officials say talks will likely include diplomatic normalization, border protocols, and counterterrorism cooperation.
