India and Pakistan have announced a ceasefire on military action, effective from 5:00 PM (10th May). The agreement comes after a period of heightened tensions that saw both nations targeting each other’s military installations.
The announcement was first made by India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who stated, “DGMO of Pakistan called up DGMO at 3.35 pm. They agreed that both sides will stop all firing and military action from air and from sea from 5 pm onwards.”
India is completely clear with its stance that says there was no third-party mediation. However US has claimed to broker the peace deak between both the following the announcements, many posts on X started coming in with statements. S Jaishankar Foreign Minister of India on X wrote,” India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action.”
India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 10, 2025
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US claims to broker peace deal
Shortly after, a post on Truth Social claimed that the United States had mediated the agreement. “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. Congratulations to both countries on using common sense and great intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter,” the post read.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also confirmed the development on X, revealing extensive diplomatic engagement 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.”
Rubio further stated, “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.” He commended Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif for their “wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace.”
India says no third-party intervention
According to the Indian Express (IE) the cessation of hostilities was a direct outcome of communication between the two nations. “The Pak DGMO initiated the call this afternoon after which discussions took place and understanding reached. There is no decision to hold talks on any other issue at any other place,” the IE report mentioned.
Echoing the sentiment for peace, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said, “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!”
Earlier in the day, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar affirmed India’s commitment to a measured and responsible approach following a phone conversation with US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio.
Rubio also engaged directly with Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir, offering “US assistance in starting constructive talks in order to avoid future conflicts.” This marked the first known direct contact between the current US administration and Pakistan’s top military figure.
The US State Department highlighted Rubio’s emphasis on the need for both sides to “identify methods to de-escalate and re-establish direct communication to avoid miscalculation” and his proposal of “US support in facilitating productive discussions to avert future disputes.”
Previously, the White House had stated its desire to see the conflict de-escalate rapidly, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt noting Rubio’s active involvement in the matter alongside the Secretary of State.
