Trump Offers to Mediate as India, Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday offered to assist India and Pakistan in resolving the Kashmir dispute, suggesting that a solution could be possible even after “a thousand years” of conflict.
His remarks followed a significant development on Saturday, when India agreed to a ceasefire proposed by Pakistan. The move came after Indian military action in response to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians.
Trump also indicated plans to boost trade relations with New Delhi, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to deeper engagement in the region.
Despite the ceasefire, tensions on the ground remained high. Indian forces launched Operation Sindoor and maintained heightened vigilance after Pakistan reportedly breached the truce. Explosions and sirens were reported in several areas of Jammu and Kashmir, raising concerns over the ceasefire’s durability.
According to diplomatic sources, behind-the-scenes efforts involving Islamabad and Washington played a crucial role in facilitating the ceasefire agreement.
“I’m proud the United States could help bring about this historic and heroic decision,” Trump said on his social media platform, Truth Social. He warned that the conflict could have led to large-scale casualties and destruction.
“I commend the leadership of India and Pakistan for recognizing it was time to end the aggression,” he wrote. “Millions of innocent people could have died.”
The ceasefire, announced jointly by both nations, marks a rare moment of cooperation and is being viewed as a potential step toward broader peace efforts in the region.
