India Agrees To Pakistan’s Ceasefire Request, MEA Confirms Agreement

New Delhi: India on Saturday evening confirmed that a ceasefire agreement has been reached with Pakistan, days after Indian forces launched precision strikes on terror launchpads inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor. The decision came after Pakistan reached out to the United States, seeking help to defuse the situation.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that the agreement was finalized after Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) contacted his Indian counterpart.

“Pakistan’s DGMO called the Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours this afternoon. It was mutually agreed that both sides would cease all firing and military action — on land, in the air, and at sea — effective from 1700 hours IST today,” said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Both sides have issued instructions to their military units to implement the ceasefire. A follow-up discussion between the two DGMOs is scheduled for May 12 at 12:00 PM to review the situation, as per MEA. 

Jaishankar: India Will Stay Firm Against Terrorism

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also confirmed the development and said India has always taken a strong and clear stand against terrorism. In a post on X, he wrote, "India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action. India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so.”

Trump Claims Mediation Led to Ceasefire

Adding an international layer to the story,  US President Donald Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social and claimed credit for brokering the peace deal. “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,” Trump posted.
“Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

Trump's statement caught global attention, especially given the heightened tensions in the region over the past week.

Pakistan Acknowledges Ceasefire After Trump’s Announcement

Soon after Trump’s post, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also confirmed the agreement. In a post on X, he 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!”

The agreement comes in the aftermath of India’s targeted strikes against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK. The strikes were part of Operation Sindoor, and were said to be in response to terror plots and attacks carried out by groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Following these ceasefire deal, India has issued a clear warning stating that any future terror activity would be treated as an act of war.