Will Trump's Intervention Pay Off? India and Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire After US-Mediated Talks

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced at a press briefing that Pakistan DGMO phoned the Indian DGMO. They decided that both sides will suspend all types of firing and military operations on land, air and sea with effect from 1700 hrs IST. Both sides were asked to enforce this agreement today. The Director General of Military Operations will once again address at 1200 hrs on May 12," the statement added.

'After a long night of talk.': Trump declares ceasefire

"After a long night of US-brokered talks, I am happy to say that India and Pakistan have committed to a full and immediate ceasefire. Congratulations to both nations for exercising common sense and best of sense. Thank you for bringing this to our attention!" U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted soon after. "In the last 48 hours, I and @वीपी Vance have spoken with top Indian and Pakistani leaders. These are Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir and National Security Advisers Ajit Doval and Asim Malik.

A major step towards peace

I am glad to report that the Governments of India and Pakistan have accepted an immediate ceasefire and to get back to negotiations on a broad agenda at a mutually agreed neutral location. We also appreciate the wisdom, wisdom and statesmanship of Prime Minister Modi and Sharif in opting for peace," he added.

What Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated was the following: "Pakistan and India agreed to a ceasefire as of immediately. Pakistan has always worked for peace and security in the region, without sacrificing its sovereignty and territorial integrity"