India and Pakistan Reach Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement Under US Mediation, Opening Hopes for South Asian Peace.
On May 10th, India and Pakistan officially reached a comprehensive ceasefire agreement with immediate effect, marking an important step in efforts to de-escalate tensions between two countries with a long history of confrontation in the South Asian region. This agreement was made after days of conflict and tense negotiations, with a prominent mediation role from the United States.
US President Donald Trump declared on the Truth Social platform: "After a long night of dialogue under US mediation, I am very pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire. Congratulations to both countries for following reason and great wisdom".
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also confirmed the information, adding that both sides agreed to begin negotiations on major issues at a neutral location, aiming towards sustainable peace. Rubio simultaneously praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for their "wisdom, caution, and leadership" in choosing dialogue over military escalation.
From Pakistan's side, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on platform X (formerly Twitter) that the ceasefire agreement would take effect immediately. He emphasized: "Pakistan is always committed to promoting peace and stability in the region without compromising the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country".
Meanwhile, the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also confirmed the agreement, announcing the official effective time as 5:00 PM Indian time (6:30 PM Hanoi time) on May 10th.
This move was welcomed by the international community, opening hopes for a new phase of constructive negotiations between two countries with significant military potential in the region. Experts expect this agreement will help ease tensions at the border, especially in the Jammu & Kashmir region, which has often been a hotspot in India-Pakistan bilateral relations.
