U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a “full and immediate ceasefire” has been established between India and Pakistan.
While President Trump did not disclose any specifics regarding the negotiations or terms of the ceasefire, Secretary of State Marco Rubio later provided additional context through a State Department statement, revealing that he and Vice President J.D. Vance had led the diplomatic efforts behind the scenes.
“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,” President Trump wrote on Truth Social, the social media platform he owns.
He went on to congratulate both nations: “Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Secretary of State Rubio elaborated further, saying: “Over the past 48 hours, Vice President 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.
“I am pleased to announce the Governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to begin talks on a broad range of issues at a neutral venue.
“We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace.”
In separate conversations with India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar, Secretary Rubio indicated U.S. willingness to help resolve future conflicts—though without explicitly using the term “mediation.” President Trump, however, did use the word “mediation” in his Truth Social post.
According to Tammy Bruce, spokesperson for the State Department, Rubio stressed to Jaishankar that both countries should focus on finding ways to de-escalate tensions and re-establish direct communication in order to prevent miscalculations. “He further proposed U.S. support in facilitating productive discussions to avert future disputes,” she said in a statement released early Saturday morning.
In his discussion with Dar, Secretary Rubio “offered U.S. assistance in starting constructive talks in order to avoid future conflicts.”
