'Will Work With You Both': Trump Praises India, Pakistan For Ceasefire, Proposes Mediation In Kashmir Talks

In a dramatic turn of events just hours after India and Pakistan agreed to a full ceasefire, former US President Donald Trump offered to mediate between the two nations on the long-standing Kashmir issue. His statement, shared on his social media platform Truth Social, praised the leadership on both sides for averting further escalation and reiterated America’s role in brokering the agreement.

The ceasefire comes after days of rising tension, drone incursions, and cross-border firing along the Line of Control and the International Border. While the guns have fallen silent for now, Trump’s unsolicited offer to "work with you both" on Kashmir has once again sparked diplomatic ripples, especially given India’s firm stance against third-party mediation in the matter.

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Trump Celebrates India-Pak Truce, Offers Role in Kashmir

Calling the ceasefire "historic and heroic", Trump said he was “proud that the USA was able to help” India and Pakistan reach this decision, crediting American diplomacy for the breakthrough. He warned that the conflict had the potential to cause mass devastation. “Millions of good and innocent people could have died! Your legacy is greatly enhanced by your brave actions," he wrote.

He went further to say he would substantially increase trade with both nations and offered to assist in resolving the Kashmir dispute, noting, “I will work with you both to see if, after a ‘thousand years,’ a solution can be arrived at concerning Kashmir.”

His statement is likely to provoke a sharp response in India, which has repeatedly maintained that Kashmir is a bilateral issue and firmly opposes any outside involvement. As of now, no official response has been issued by the Indian government regarding Trump’s offer.

US Played Key Role in Backchannel Talks, Confirms Top Official

According to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the ceasefire deal came after overnight negotiations led by American officials, including conversations with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif, and military and diplomatic leadership from both sides. Rubio confirmed that talks will continue on a broader range of issues at a neutral venue.

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…

— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) May 10, 2025

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri later confirmed that the ceasefire agreement was formalised in a conversation between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations. The ceasefire took effect at 5:00 PM IST on Saturday, with both sides instructed to halt all land, air, and maritime military actions.

India’s armed forces, in a separate press briefing, reaffirmed their commitment to the ceasefire but issued a stern warning, which stated, "Every misadventure by Pakistan has been met with strength and every future escalation will invite a decisive response."