Nuclear Neighbors Step Back from Brink as India, Pakistan Reach Ceasefire Deal

WASHINGTON — Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday praised the leadership of Pakistan and India for agreeing to a ceasefire, pledging to support efforts toward a resolution of the Kashmir dispute and to increase trade substantially with both nations.

In a message posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump called the agreement “historic and heroic” and said both countries had shown “strength, wisdom, and fortitude” by halting what he described as escalating aggression.

“I am very proud of the strong and unwaveringly powerful leadership of India and Pakistan for having the strength, wisdom, and fortitude to fully know and understand that it was time to stop the current aggression that could have led to the death and destruction of so many, and so much,” Trump wrote.

“Millions of good and innocent people could have died! Your legacy is greatly enhanced by your brave actions,” he added.

Trump also credited the United States for its role in supporting the peace effort. “I am proud that the USA was able to help you arrive at this historic and heroic decision,” he said.

While he acknowledged that Kashmir was not part of the immediate discussions, Trump said he intended to work with both nations on the long-standing territorial dispute. “I will work with you both to see if, after a ‘thousand years,’ a solution can be arrived at concerning Kashmir,” he said. “God Bless the leadership of India and Pakistan on a job well done!!!”

Trump also reiterated plans to “increase trade substantially” with both India and Pakistan, calling them “great Nations.”

Tensions between both countries escalated after the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which killed 26 people. India blamed Pakistan-based elements for the assault but provided no evidence. Islamabad strongly denied the allegations.

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