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Washington: The United States has applauded India and Pakistan’s decision to reach an understanding amid tensions between the two nations in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, with Vice President JD Vance praising the diplomatic efforts behind the breakthrough.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Vance stated, “Great work from the President’s team, especially Secretary Rubio. And my gratitude to the leaders of India and Pakistan for their hard work and willingness to engage in this ceasefire.”
The Vice President’s remarks came in response to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement. Rubio provided details of the US-led diplomatic engagement that led to the stoppage of all military actions on land, at sea, and in the air.
“Over the past 48 hours, VP Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Asim Malik,” Rubio posted.
Rubio further confirmed that the two countries also consented to begin talks on a broader set of issues at a neutral site.
“We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace,” he added, directly acknowledging the leadership of both nations.
This development aligns with an earlier announcement by External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, who confirmed that India and Pakistan had “worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action.”
