Trump offers to mediate on Kashmir, says will ramp up trade with India, Pak
India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire along the Line of Control and International Border on Saturday. Trump hailed this 'heroic' decision
Praising "strong and unwaveringly powerful" leadership of India and Pakistan for reaching a ceasefire on Sunday (May 11), US President Donald Trump has offered to mediate between the two countries to offer a solution on Kashmir.
India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire along the Line of Control and International Border on Saturday.
'Strong, unwaveringly powerful leadership'
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “I am very proud of the strong and unwaveringly powerful leadership of India and Pakistan for having the strength, wisdom, and fortitude to fully know and understand that it was time to stop the current aggression that could have lead to to the death and destruction of so many, and so much.”
“Millions of good and innocent people could have died! Your legacy is greatly enhanced by your brave actions," he said.
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"I am proud that the USA was able to help you arrive at this historic and heroic decision. While not even discussed, I am going to increase trade substantially with both of these great Nations. Additionally, I will work with you both to see if, after a “thousand years,” a solution can be arrived at concerning Kashmir. God Bless the leadership of India and Pakistan on a job well done!!!”
Ceasefire announced
Tensions between India and Pakistan soared after the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor and targeted nine terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) last week in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
In a surprise move yesterday afternoon, it was Trump who had announced to the world that India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate ceasefire". The development was unexpected since amid escalating tensions, the two nations were exchanging heavy fire just hours before, with India bombing airbases and key military facilities in Pakistan.
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Foreign secretary Vikram Misri announced that the directors general of military operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan have agreed to stop all firings and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 5 pm on Saturday.
The brief announcement by the foreign secretary came shortly after US President Trump said India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate ceasefire".
(With inputs from agencies)