In a major diplomatic breakthrough, the United States has announced that India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and will initiate talks on a broad range of issues at a neutral location. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that over the past 48 hours, he and Senator JD Vance held intensive discussions with senior officials from both countries, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Asim Malik.

“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,” Secretary Rubio said in an official statement.

Over the past 48 hours, @VP Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit…
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) May 10, 2025

He lauded the leadership of both nations for their commitment to de-escalation, adding, “We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace.”

The announcement comes amid heightened tensions following recent cross-border hostilities and drone strikes, with the international community urging restraint and dialogue between the nuclear-armed neighbors.