India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate cessation of hostilities, US President Donald Trump has said as reported by the BBC.

Writing on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump announced: “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE.

“Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter” he added.

The announcement follows a flurry of diplomatic activity involving senior officials from Washington, Islamabad and New Delhi the BBC reports.

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar, confirmed the agreement. “Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity,” he said.

The breakthrough comes amid heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, and appears to signal a major step back from the brink after days of exchanging fire and drone attacks.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also weighed in, stating that India and Pakistan had agreed not only to an immediate ceasefire but also to begin talks on a broad set of issues “at a neutral site”.

In a post on X, Rubio wrote: “We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace.”

It is understood that Rubio and Vice President JD Vance had spent the past 48 hours engaged in intensive discussions with a number of high ranking Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif.

The agreement to commence broader talks suggests a concerted effort by both sides to move beyond the current impasse. Analysts say these negotiations may cover long-standing points of contention, including border security, trade, and water sharing arrangements.

Observers in the region have welcomed the development but cautioned that the path to lasting peace would require sustained engagement and confidence-building measures from both New Delhi and Islamabad.