Trump says India and Pakistan used 'common sense and great intelligence' to agree a cease-fire
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- India and Pakistan agreed to a full and immediate cease-fire on Saturday after US mediation.
- The cease-fire follows two weeks of cross-border firing and shelling between the two countries.
- The conflict was triggered by a terrorist attack that killed 26 people in Kashmir.
India and Pakistan announced a full and immediate cease-fire on Saturday after two weeks of cross-border firing and artillery shelling.
The conflict was sparked by a terrorist attack that killed 26 people in the contested region of Kashmir last month.
President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social: "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. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that he and Vice President JD Vance had spent 48 hours engaging with senior Indian and Pakistan officials including prime ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif.
"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," wrote Rubio on X.
This is a developing story.