U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday commended the leadership of India and Pakistan for agreeing to cease hostilities, stating that the move averted a potential large-scale humanitarian disaster. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump emphasized that “millions of innocent people could have died” had the aggression continued, referring to the heightened nuclear tensions between the two nations.
“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. “Your legacy is greatly enhanced by your brave actions.”
Trump also reiterated that the United States played a role in facilitating the ceasefire and expressed willingness to mediate a long-term resolution on the Kashmir issue. “I am proud that the USA was able to help you arrive at this historic and heroic decision… I will work with you both to see if, after a ‘thousand years,’ a solution can be arrived at concerning Kashmir,” he added.
However, India has firmly rejected any third-party mediation on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, maintaining its long-standing position that the region is an internal matter. The Indian government emphasized that the recent ceasefire understanding was reached through direct talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s position, stating, “India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action. India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so.”
The U.S. remarks have drawn sharp reactions from India’s opposition. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the comments made by Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, particularly the reference to a “neutral site” for future talks. “Have we abandoned the Simla Agreement? Have we opened the doors to third-party mediation?” Ramesh asked, calling for clarity from the government.
The Congress party has also demanded an all-party meeting to discuss national security and diplomatic developments following Operation Sindoor, during which India carried out successful strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
Despite international commentary, the Indian government remains resolute in its stance of bilateralism and non-compromise on issues related to sovereignty and counterterrorism.
