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In a dramatic diplomatic breakthrough, India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to launch peace talks at a neutral venue, following intensive high-level engagements led by US Vice President J D Vance and senior officials, US State Secy Marco Rubio said.
Over the past 48 hours, top leaders from both nations including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif held direct and mediated discussions amid escalating cross-border tensions, he said in a post on X.
“Over the past 48 hours, @VP Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Asim Malik. I am pleased to announce the Governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site. We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace,” Rubio posted on X.
In New Delhi, government sources said stoppage of firing and military action between India and Pakistan was worked out directly between the two countries.
Pakistan DGMO initiated call this afternoon after which discussions took place and understanding reached, they said.
In Islamabad, Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the ceasefire with immediate effect.
“Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!” Dar said in a post on X.
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