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India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire after a fourth day of strikes and counter-strikes.<\/p>\n
This is what global leaders have said about the latest development between the nuclear-armed neighbours:<\/p>\n
US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP<\/p>\n
“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!”<\/p>\n
US SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO<\/p>\n
“I am pleased to announce the Governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site.”<\/p>\n
BANGLADESH’S INTERIM LEADER MUHAMMAD YUNUS<\/p>\n
“I most sincerely commend Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of India and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan for agreeing to a ceasefire with immediate effect and to engage in talks. Bangladesh will continue to support our two neighbours to resolve differences through diplomacy.”<\/p>\n
EUROPEAN UNION FOREIGN POLICY CHIEF KAJA KALLAS<\/p>\n
“The announced ceasefire between India and Pakistan is a vital step toward de-escalation. All efforts must be made to ensure it is respected. The EU remains committed to peace, stability, and counter-terrorism in the region.”<\/p>\n
BRITISH FOREIGN MINISTER DAVID LAMMY<\/p>\n
“Today’s ceasefire between India and Pakistan is hugely welcome. I urge both parties to sustain this. De-escalation is in everybody’s interest.”<\/p>\n
PRINCE RAHIM AL-HUSSAINI, SPIRITUAL LEADER OF ISMAILI MUSLIMS<\/p>\n
“I am pleased to see that a ceasefire has been agreed upon. I pray that both countries will work to resolve issues that date back to 1947 through dialogue and peaceful means”<\/p>\n
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