US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that India and Pakistan accepted a “full ceasefire” after days of strikes and counter-taches against military facilities on the other.
This is what world leaders have said about the last development between nuclear weapons neighbors:
US President Donald Trump
“After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am happy to announce that India and Pakistan have accepted a complete and immediate cease-fire. Congratulations to the two countries for having used common sense and intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this question!”
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
“I am happy to announce that the governments of India and Pakistan have agreed with an immediate cease-fire and starting talks on a wide range of questions on a neutral site. We congratulate the Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, their prudence and their sense of the state in the choice of the way of peace.”
The acting chief of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus
“I sincerely congratulate Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of India and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif from Pakistan for accepting a cease-fire with immediate effect and to engage in talks. Bangladesh will continue to support our two neighbors to resolve differences by diplomacy.”.
The head of the foreign policy of the EU Kaja Kallas
“The ceasefire announced between India and Pakistan is a vital step towards de-escalation. All efforts must be made to ensure that it is respected. The EU remains attached to peace, stability and the fight against terrorism in the region.”
British Foreign Minister David Lammy
“Today’s ceasefire between India and Pakistan is extremely welcome. I urge both parties to support this. De-escalation is in the interest of everyone.”
Prince Rahim al-Hussaini
“I am happy to see that the ceasefire has been agreed. I pray that the two countries work to solve the problems that go back to 1947 by dialogue and peaceful means”
German Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Germany welcomed on Saturday as the first stage that the complete and immediate ceasefire agreed by India and Pakistan after days of fatal attacks.
“The ceasefire accepted between #India and #Pakistan is an important first step in the climbing spiral. The dialogue is essential,” said the German affairs office in an article on X social media.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia hosts the ceasefire agreement between Islamabad and New Delhi.
In a statement, Riyadic Ministry of Foreign Ministry spokesman expressed his hope that he will restore security and peace in the region.
Meanwhile, Vice-Prime Minister Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from the Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al Jubeir, who praised an understanding of the ceasefire between Pakistan and India.
PM Shehbaz Sharif
Taking his round, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked US President Trump for his leadership and his proactive role for peace in the region.
– With an additional AFP input.