Overview

• India and Pakistan have committed to a full and immediate ceasefire, as announced by US President Donald Trump on May 10.
• The ceasefire was achieved after 48 hours of US-mediated discussions involving Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice-President J. D. Vance.
• Both nations have agreed to commence negotiations on a broad range of bilateral issues at a neutral location.
• Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized the importance of peace while safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity.
• US officials praised the leadership of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for pursuing diplomacy over conflict.