Trump: India, Pakistan Agree to ‘Full, Immediate Ceasefire’

President Donald Trump hailed the reaching of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan on Saturday following U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades.
“After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE,” Trump wrote Saturday morning on Truth Social.
“Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
India and Pakistan confirmed the ceasefire deal following U.S. mediation.
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven major industrialized democracies have issued a statement calling for the “immediate de-escalation”  of hostilities between India and Pakistan.
The ministers condemned the April 22 attack by militants in the Indian-controlled section of Kashmir that triggered the current outbreak of violence, while warning that further escalation threatened regional stability.
“We are deeply concerned for the safety of civilians on both sides,” the ministers said in a joint statement released Saturday. “We call for immediate de-escalation and encourage both countries to engage in direct dialogue towards a peaceful outcome.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the quick resolution for a ceasefire and vows to meet for long-term peace talks.
“Over the past 48 hours, Vice President 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,” Rubio wrote to Newsmax in a statement.
“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.”