"Just spoke again with Dr S Jaishankar and Ishaq Dar. The announced ceasefire between India and Pakistan is a vital step toward de-escalation. All efforts must be made to ensure it is respected. The EU remains committed to peace, stability, and counter-terrorism in the region," Kallas pos
As European leaders gathered in Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a full and unconditional ceasefire starting May 12. Zelenskyy emphasised that the ceasefire must cover all areas, land, sea, and air, and last at least 30 days.
The United States has applauded India and Pakistan's decision to reach an understanding amid tensions between the two nations in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, with Vice President JD Vance praising the diplomatic efforts behind the breakthrough.
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti thanked Donald Trump for his intervention, welcomed the India-Pakistan ceasefire, and stressed the need for political--not military--solutions.
After India and Pakistan agreed to halt all military actions on land, at sea, and in the air, locals in Rajasthan's bordering district Jaisalmer celebrated the development and chanted slogans of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.
"Peace is essential. I am very glad, India never wanted a long-term war. India wanted to teach terrorists a lesson, I believe that lesson has been taught. The other details are awaited," Shashi Tharoor told ANI.
Denouncing Pakistan's statements about damage to India's S400 and BrahMos bases, as well as alleged hits on airfields and ammunition depots, Qureshi made it clear that no such damage occurred.
Former Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir, SP Vaid, on Saturday welcomed the India-Pakistan ceasefire and said that Pakistan must learn from India and abandon the policy of using terror as a "state policy."
"I welcome the ceasefire. If it had happened 2-3 days ago, the lives we lost would not have been lost, Pakistan's DGMO called our DGMO and the ceasefire was implemented. It is the responsibility of the current J&K government to assess wherever the damage has been done and start provid
India and Pakistan have worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday and noted that India will continue its firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday expressed cautious optimism regarding ceasefire in military actions between India and Pakistan, emphasising the need for continued vigilance in countering terrorism.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately convene an all-party meeting and hold a special session of Parliament after India and Pakistan agreed to halt all military actions--on land, at sea, and in the air.