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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI, May 10 (Xinhua) — Pakistan and India on Saturday announced a ceasefire agreement.
The statement came after four days of mutual exchanges of military strikes.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Saturday that the two countries had agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect.
“Pakistan remains committed to peace and security in the region without compromising its sovereignty and territorial integrity,” he added.
I. Dar said that after the recent escalation and military actions on both sides, several countries including the US, Turkey and Saudi Arabia have maintained contacts with Pakistan.
Diplomatic efforts continued throughout the day, after which a ceasefire agreement was reached, he added.
Meanwhile, Indian Foreign Minister Vikram Misri on Saturday said the two countries had agreed to observe the ceasefire and stop military operations on their borders and the Line of Control.
“The Director General of Military Operations of Pakistan contacted his Indian counterpart at 3:35 pm local time today. During the talks, the two sides agreed to completely cease all forms of hostilities – on land, in the air and at sea – from 5 pm local time today. Relevant orders have already been issued to both sides to implement this agreement,” Misri said at a briefing in New Delhi.
According to V. Misri, the directors general of military operations of the two countries will hold another conversation on May 12 at 12:00 local time. –0–