WASHINGTON May 11, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce
said that the recently announced India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement was
significantly shaped by the diplomatic efforts of Senators Marco Rubio
and JD Vance.
In an interview with a US television channel, Bruce revealed that
multiple phone calls had taken place between top leadership of both
countries, including their prime ministers and high-level officials,
facilitated by American diplomacy.
She said the ceasefire was the outcome of “a beautiful partnership”
between both nations, with the United States playing a pivotal role
under the leadership and vision of President Donald Trump. “This
achievement is a direct result of implementing President Trump’s insight
and strategy,” she added.
Tammy Bruce expressed hope for continued engagement between India and
Pakistan, stating that “effective dialogue will move forward, and this
process will remain ongoing.”
Earlier, in a significant development following the recent US-mediated
ceasefire between India and Pakistan, US President Donald Trump
expressed his pride in the leadership of both countries, acknowledging
their efforts to step back from the brink of further escalation.
The announcement of the ceasefire, which took place after intense
diplomatic interventions, has been hailed as a moment of de-escalation
in a region that has long been a flashpoint for tension.
Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump lauded the
decision by India and Pakistan to halt hostilities, describing it as a
“historic and heroic” step. “I am proud that the USA was able to help
you arrive at this historic and heroic decision,” Trump wrote.
The ceasefire followed a series of intense missile exchanges between the
two nuclear-armed nations, which had resulted in significant casualties
and damage to military infrastructure.
The U.S. president’s remarks, however, went beyond the immediate
ceasefire agreement. Trump emphasised that he would work towards
increasing trade with both India and Pakistan, promising a substantial
boost to economic ties with the two South Asian countries.
“I am going to increase trade, substantially, with both of these great
Nations,” Trump’s post continued, offering Pakistan an opportunity to
strengthen its economic position on the global stage. The U.S. has
historically been one of Pakistan’s largest trading partners, and any
boost in trade could help alleviate some of the economic pressures the
country faces.
Alongside trade, Trump also touched on the long-standing Kashmir issue,
an area of major contention between India and Pakistan. The U.S.
president mentioned that he would work with both governments to find a
solution to the dispute, remarking that it could take “a thousand years”
to resolve, yet stressing his commitment to finding a long-term
solution.
“Additionally, I will work with you both to see if, after a ‘thousand
years,’ a solution can be arrived at concerning Kashmir,” Trump wrote.
While the remark may seem to some as rhetorical, it places Kashmir back
on the international agenda, something Pakistan has long advocated for.
Islamabad has consistently sought a peaceful resolution to the dispute
through dialogue, a stance that has been echoed in numerous diplomatic
forums.
The ceasefire, announced by Trump after overnight negotiations, marks a
rare moment of positive diplomatic engagement between the two neighbors,
who have been embroiled in hostilities for decades. In his statement,
Trump hailed the decision as a victory for “Common Sense and Great
Intelligence,” emphasizing the importance of stopping the violence
before it escalated further.
Although no official confirmation has yet been issued by the Indian or
Pakistani governments regarding the terms of the ceasefire, sources in
Washington and Islamabad confirmed that the U.S. played a critical role
in facilitating backchannel communications between the two sides. The
ceasefire comes after a series of missile strikes between India and
Pakistan, with both nations confirming significant losses in military
infrastructure.
In retaliation to India’s missile strikes, Pakistan had launched
Operation Bunyan-un-Marsus, targeting critical Indian military sites.
Sources in Islamabad confirmed that Pakistan had used ‘Fatah 2’ missiles
to strike at Indian airfields and military installations, including key
missile storage sites in Beas and several airbases in northern India.