India on Friday confirmed that a ceasefire agreement with Pakistan has been reached, with both sides agreeing to halt all firing across land and air from 1700 hours IST today. The announcement was made by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri during the second press briefing of the day by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Misri stated that the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of Pakistan called the Indian DGMO at 3 PM today, following which discussions were held and a mutual understanding was reached to stop cross-border hostilities.
“It was agreed that both sides would stop all firing on land and air from 1700 hours. Instructions have been given to both sides regarding the same,” Misri said, adding that both armies remain in contact to ensure adherence to the terms.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says, “Pakistan’s Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) called Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time. Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours.”
Furthermore, the DGMOs of both nations are scheduled to speak again on May 12 to review the ceasefire status and address any emerging concerns.
This official confirmation came hours after international leaders, including US President Donald Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, claimed credit for helping facilitate the truce. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar also confirmed the agreement on social media, stating that Pakistan would continue to strive for peace without compromising on sovereignty.
India, however, clarified that the decision was reached bilaterally and directly, initiated by Pakistan’s military leadership and discussed through official military channels.
