A historic agreement has been reached between the Governments of India and Pakistan, brokered by the United States. The two nations have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and will begin discussing a broad set of issues at a neutral site.
According to a press statement from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vice President Vance and he engaged in discussions with senior Indian and Pakistani officials over the past 48 hours. These talks included 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.
Secretary Rubio expressed his appreciation for the wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship demonstrated by both Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif in choosing a path of peace. This development marks an important step towards reducing tensions between India and Pakistan, two nations that have been embroiled in conflict for decades.
The U.S. Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs confirms that the agreement is part of ongoing efforts to promote regional stability and security. The Secretary of State's office will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.
In a significant show of support, the international community has welcomed the news of the ceasefire. As the situation develops, the world watches with hope for a more peaceful future in South Asia.