DGMO Talks Lead to Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan
The ceasefire agreement marks a significant step towards reducing tensions between the two nuclear-armed rivals, and paves the way for future talks on a range of issues. With the US, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey playing key roles in facilitating the deal, the international community will be watching closely to see how the situation develops in the coming weeks and months.
India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire, ending the most serious military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed rivals in decades, following US-led talks and interventions from Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The agreement comes after weeks of clashes and missile strikes across their borders, resulting in dozens of civilian casualties on both sides.
The ceasefire deal was facilitated by the US, with President Donald Trump announcing the agreement on his Truth Social platform. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar acknowledged the crucial role played by Saudi Arabia and Turkey in brokering the deal. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that the head of military operations from both countries had spoken and agreed to stop all firing and military action on land, air, and sea.
The recent escalation was triggered by a gun massacre of tourists last month, which India blames on Pakistan, although Pakistan denies any involvement. The situation worsened with Indian precision strikes targeting launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistani drone attacks on Indian locations. The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that he and Vice President JD Vance had engaged with senior officials from both countries over the past 48 hours, paving the way for talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site.
As the situation de-escalates, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized that the country's military actions are currently defensive and proportionate, and that Pakistan will consider de-escalation if India stops further attacks. The Indian military has also agreed to halt its operations, with the top military leaders from both countries scheduled to speak again on May 12 to review the situation and discuss further steps towards a lasting resolution.