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India, Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire Following Mediation by Donald Trump. In a diplomatic breakthrough, India and Pakistan announced late Friday that they have agreed to a comprehensive ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. The development, hailed as a rare moment of consensus between the two South Asian rivals, comes after weeks of quiet mediation led by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
In a joint statement released simultaneously by both nations, officials confirmed that the ceasefire would take immediate effect. The pact includes a commitment to military restraint, a reactivation of dormant communication hotlines, and a reaffirmation of the 2003 ceasefire agreement, which has seen frequent violations in recent years.
“Peace is always possible if the right people are at the table. I’m proud to have played a role in bringing India and Pakistan together,” said Trump in a statement issued from his Florida office. Calling the agreement a “historic step forward,” Trump hinted at a larger roadmap for sustained peace in the region, though no concrete details were provided.
Sources close to the negotiation process revealed that Trump’s outreach involved direct conversations with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Both leaders were reportedly urged to consider the economic and humanitarian costs of continued hostilities.
The move comes amid rising concerns over escalating tensions and cross-border skirmishes, which have displaced civilians and strained military resources on both sides. With both nations armed with nuclear weapons, the international community has long feared that a miscalculation could trigger a wider conflict.
Reaction to the ceasefire has been cautiously optimistic. The United Nations Secretary-General praised the agreement as “a positive step toward peace and regional security,” urging both governments to remain engaged in diplomatic dialogue and to begin addressing deeper, long-standing issues, including the disputed status of Kashmir.
