𝐔𝐒 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚-𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

In the wake of the recently declared ceasefire between India and Pakistan, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott emphasized the importance of continued direct dialogue between the two nations. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Pigott praised both countries for opting for peace, stating, “We commend both Prime Ministers for choosing the path of peace. We also want to encourage direct communication between the parties.”

When asked whether the US had received any commitment from Pakistan to dismantle terrorist infrastructure or halt support to terror groups, Pigott reiterated support for the ceasefire without offering specifics on any such assurances.

Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump claimed credit for brokering the ceasefire during remarks at the US-Saudi Investment Forum. Trump said trade negotiations played a key role in his strategy, stating, “I said, fellas, come on, let’s make a deal, let’s not trade nuclear missiles, let’s trade the things that you make so beautifully.” He lauded the leaders of both nations as “strong” and “smart,” expressing hope that the ceasefire would hold.

Trump also praised US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance for their roles in de-escalating the situation, suggesting that perhaps India and Pakistan could even “have a nice dinner together” as a symbolic gesture of reconciliation.

Reflecting on the seriousness of the situation, Trump noted, “Millions of people could have died from that conflict that started off small and was getting bigger by the day.”