In a major foreign policy win, President Donald Trump announced a full and immediate ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, ending a dangerous escalation that had brought two nuclear powers to the brink of war.
The breakthrough follows a deadly April 22 terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 civilians. In the days that followed, both India and Pakistan launched retaliatory airstrikes and missile strikes, prompting global concern over the possibility of a full-scale war in South Asia.
President Trump swiftly deployed a high-level diplomatic team, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance, to engage directly with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Following hours of intensive overnight negotiations, both nations agreed to halt all military operations and commit to a diplomatic path forward.
“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 declared. “This is what strong leadership and strategic diplomacy can accomplish. Both countries chose peace, and the world is better for it.”
The ceasefire officially took effect at 5:00 p.m. IST on May 10. Military officials from both nations are scheduled to hold follow-up discussions to ensure continued stability and avoid further incidents. The Trump administration emphasized that the ceasefire was not conditional and was brokered solely to stop the bloodshed and bring both sides back from the edge.
This diplomatic breakthrough reinforces the United States’ role as a global peace broker under Trump’s leadership — showcasing a results-first approach that puts stability and strategic alliances ahead of bureaucratic posturing.
The agreement is expected to bring immediate relief to border communities and opens the door to a broader regional dialogue. It also highlights the strength of the Trump administration’s foreign policy: firm when necessary, but always ready to pursue peace through strength and direct engagement.
With war narrowly avoided, the focus now shifts to maintaining the ceasefire and building a path toward long-term resolution — a challenge President Trump appears fully prepared to lead.
Over the past 48 hours, @VP 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…
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) May 10, 2025