U.S. President Trump says will work with India, Pakistan to find a solution for Kashmir
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, May 11, 2025, his commitment to collaborate with India and Pakistan to seek a resolution to the long-standing Kashmir dispute, following a ceasefire agreement between the two nations. Trump lauded the leadership of both countries for their decision to halt hostilities, describing their actions as “strong and unwaveringly powerful.” He expressed pride in the United States’ role in facilitating the truce, stating, “I am very proud that the USA was able to help you arrive at this historic and heroic decision.”
The ceasefire, effective from 5 p.m. on Saturday, was confirmed by India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who noted that the directors general of military operations from both nations agreed to cease all firing and military actions along the Line of Control and International Border. The agreement followed intense diplomatic efforts, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance engaging with key figures, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir, and national security advisers from both sides over a 48-hour period.
Tensions had escalated after India conducted strikes on terrorist launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, in retaliation for a terror attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, on April 22, which killed 26 people. Trump’s pledge to address the Kashmir issue came with an acknowledgment of its complexity, noting that a solution might take time after “a thousand years” of conflict. He also promised to significantly boost trade with both nations, emphasizing economic cooperation as part of the broader diplomatic effort.
Despite the ceasefire, challenges persist. Hours after the agreement, explosions were reported in Srinagar and Jammu, with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah questioning the truce’s effectiveness on X, stating, “What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!!” Reuters reported that punitive measures, such as trade suspensions and visa cancellations, remain in place, and the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, suspended by India post-attack, has not been reinstated.
India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s firm stance against terrorism, asserting that the ceasefire does not alter the country’s commitment to countering militancy. Pakistan expressed gratitude for U.S. involvement, India emphasized that the agreement was reached directly between the two nations, highlighting differing perspectives on the mediation process.