NEW DELHI: India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri informed the director general of military operations of Pakistan called his Indian counterpart earlier this afternoon and an agreement was made.
“It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all fighting and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 1700 Indian standard time today (11:30 GMT),” he said in a short statement.
“Instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The directors general of military operations will talk again on May 12 at 1200.”
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has told Geo TV that the deal with India is a full-fledged ceasefire understanding between the countries. India and Pakistan have also activated military channels and hotlines following the deal, according to Dar.
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Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump in a post on his Truth Social site, US President Donald Trump says India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire”.
