President Trump has said India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire”.
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In a post on the social media platform, Truth Social, the US president said the agreement comes “after a long night of talks mediated by the United States”.
He congratulated both countries for “using common sense and great intelligence”.
Pakistan’s foreign minister confirmed that an immediate ceasefire has been agreed between Pakistan and India, with the UK playing a part in negotiations.
Writing on social media, 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.
“We mutually agreed to a ceasefire at 4.30pm local Pakistan time. Many countries were involved in the process including US, the UK and Gulf countries. I thanked all the countries who diffused tensions. There will be a full ceasefire including on the Line of Control”, Dar told the local news outlet, Geo TV.
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