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Last Updated:May 10, 2025, 20:10 IST
The Ministry of External Affairs said an understanding was reached after Pakistan’s DGMO reached out to India this afternoon, while Trump claimed the talks were mediated by the US.
PM Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif. (PTI Image)
Moments after US President Donald Trump said the United States mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MEA) said an understanding was reached with Pakistan in direct talks.
According to an MEA statement, the Director General of Military Operations of Pakistan called the DGMO of India at 15:35 hours on Saturday. “It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time today,” it said.
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Foreign Secretary ShriVikram Misri has confirmed the implementation of a ceasefire under #OperationSindoor. At 15:35 hrs today, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of Pakistan contacted his Indian counterpart, and both sides agreed to halt all military action—on… pic.twitter.com/a1PfmiBZpg— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) May 10, 2025
Instructions have been given to both sides to give effect to the ceasefire understanding amid heightened tensions since the Pulwama terror attack on April 22. The DGMOs of India and Pakistan will hold talks again on May 12, said the MEA.
In a briefing this evening, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi said Pakistan had suffered unsustainable losses over the last few days, after it launched unprovoked attacks on Indian military and civilian infrastructure. She said India had destroyed Pakistan’s offensive and defensive capabilities.
The Indian military said no one’s assistance was sought, and the call for a ceasefire agreement was initiated by Pakistan. The Indus Waters Treaty, which was suspended by India in light of the Pahalgam terror attack, will remain in abeyance.
US Says Mediated Ceasefire, Further Talks At ‘Neutral Site’
Earlier, Trump said that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire after a “long night of talks mediated by the United States”.
“Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence,” he added. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who held talks with the top leadership of both countries, also confirmed the development.
“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 said on X.
Government officials speaking to News18 have said: “There is no decision to hold talks on any other issue at any other place”.
Pakistan Reopens Airspace After Ceasefire
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also confirmed that both countries 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,” he said on X.
Shortly after the ceasefire was confirmed, Pakistan reopened its airspace for all flights. The airspace was closed after India launched airstrikes in response to repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan over the Line of Control (LoC).
Tensions between India and Pakistan soared significantly after the Indian armed forces on Wednesday conducted precision strikes targeting terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that had cross-border linkages.
India carried out precision strikes on eight Pakistani military sites early Saturday, saying it has effectively blunted Pakistan’s provocative action of employing multiple threats along the western border using drones, long-range weapons and fighter jets.
- First Published:
May 10, 2025, 18:55 IST
