Egypt lauds India-Pakistan ceasefire, urges US to foster truce in Gaza
The nuclear-armed South Asian neighbors agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday after four days of fighting—the worst in decades—that threatened to escalate into full-scale war.
The Indian foreign secretary announced that both countries agreed to immediately stop the fighting, effective at 5 PM (1130 GMT) today, following talks between their military chiefs.
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed on X: 'Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect.'
Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity! — Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) May 10, 2025
Shortly before the announcement, US President Donald Trump stated that India and Pakistan had agreed to a "full and immediate ceasefire."
Several civilians were reportedly killed and many more were injured in the exchanges of attacks initiated by India in response to a last month massacre of 26 people, most of them Indian tourists, in Kashmir – a territory divided between the two nations but claimed in full by both.
India blames the massacre on Pakistan.
'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,' Trump wrote on his Truth Social account.
'Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!'
Resolving the Gaza Crisis
This brief escalation between India and Pakistan coincides with the ongoing war in Gaza, which has persisted since October 2023. Israeli forces have killed more than 52,000 people and injured nearly 120,000 amid global failure to halt hostilities.
Egypt, Qatar, and the US have been mediating between Hamas and Israel to end the war. Despite successfully brokering a ceasefire in January, Israel resumed fighting in March.
The renewed strikes have killed hundreds of Palestinians and have hindered a prisoner exchange that previously led to the release of dozens of captives held by Hamas in Gaza in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
Israeli media has reported that Trump is considering announcing a comprehensive plan for peace in Gaza by the end of this week, apparently sidestepping Israel who has refused to stop the war despite Hamas's offer to hand over all captives it still holds in exchange for a permanent ceasefire.
US President Donald Trump has reportedly severed direct communication with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over manipulation concerns#Egypt #Africa #MENAhttps://t.co/Z0779JqhEF — Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) May 10, 2025
In a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, Egypt said it hopes that the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan will contribute to international peace and security, including in the Middle East.
Cairo reiterated the critical importance of peaceful solutions to international crises, emphasizing that dialogue and negotiation are the only means to resolve disputes.
Egypt lauded the India-Pakistan ceasefire, stating that this positive development represents 'an important step toward achieving the necessary calm between the two countries, supporting security and stability in the South Asian region.'
'Egypt looks forward to both parties committing to the ceasefire agreement, hoping that (the agreement) contributes to building mutual trust and fulfilling the aspirations of the Indian and Pakistani peoples for peace, prosperity, and development,' the ministry added.
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