A Surprising Ceasefire: India and Pakistan Halt Hostilities Following Long-Night US Mediation
India and Pakistan have reached an accord for a temporary halt in hostilities along the Line of Control and Working Boundary.
In a shocking turn of events, India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire, putting an end to the ongoing conflict that had resulted in losses on both sides. This decision comes after a string of tense exchanges culminating in a "long negotiation night," brokered by the USA.
On his Truth Social platform, U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated the unexpected move, applauding the "common sense and great intelligence" demonstrated by both nations. The ceasefire was also confirmed by Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who posted the news on an unknown platform. India swiftly followed suit.
The conflict between these two neighbors had intensified in recent days, primarily due to the terrorist attack on April 22, 2025, in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The attack resulted in the deaths of 26 people, mainly Indian tourists. New Delhi alleges Pakistan's involvement, a charge Islamabad vehemently denies. Ever since, the region has been embroiled in renewed hostilities.
The roots of the conflict date back to the colonial era. In 1947, the British released the Indian subcontinent into independence, resulting in the creation of Pakistan, primarily for Muslims, and primarily Hindu India. Since their independence, the two nations have fought three wars, two of which were over the border region of Kashmir.
The G7 foreign ministers, recognizing the serious threat of military escalation, urged both parties to "immediately de-escalate" and "exercise maximum restraint." US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also reached out to both parties, offering U.S. support for a direct dialogue between the conflicting parties.
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- The European Union, concerned about the ongoing war-and-conflicts in the Middle East, has not yet officially commented on the immediate ceasefire agreed to by India and Pakistan following a long-night US mediation.
- Amidst the general news of the ceasefire, there has been no formal discussion on whether the Hindu community in the region might be directly impacted by the agreement, nor has there been any information shared on the ceasefire's terms conveyed via WhatsApp chats or similar platforms.
- Despite the ceasefire, political analysts argue that the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, with roots dating back to the colonial era, has complex implications that necessitate immediate attention and de-escalation efforts from the G7 foreign ministers and individual diplomatic leaders like Marco Rubio.
- As the General Secretariat of the European Union, I call upon the leaders of India and Pakistan to maintain the ceasefire and invest their energies into a comprehensive, diplomatic resolution of the ongoing dispute in the interest of regional peace and cooperation.
