Washington: 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 start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site.

According to EMM, the U.S. played a crucial role in facilitating this agreement between the two nations, which have been at odds for decades. The diplomatic intervention led by Vice President Vance involved extensive discussions with the respective leaders and top officials of both countries, ultimately resulting in this breakthrough.

The announcement marks a significant step towards peace in the region. It demonstrates a mutual willingness from both India and Pakistan to address longstanding issues through dialogue rather than con
flict. The decision to engage in discussions at a neutral site indicates a commitment from both sides to work towards a peaceful resolution.

The international community has expressed hope that this ceasefire will pave the way for lasting peace and stability in the region. Observers are closely monitoring the developments and are optimistic about the potential positive outcomes from the upcoming talks.