- This achievement is a direct result of implementing President Trump’s insight and strategy: State Dept spokesperson
WASHINGTON: 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.”
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended gratitude to President Trump for his sincere efforts toward the ceasefire, also thanking China, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the UAE, and Qatar for their diplomatic support.
PM Shehbaz expressed optimism that the resolution of water disputes and the long-standing Jammu and Kashmir issue would also see fair and just solutions through such international cooperation.
After brokering ceasefire, Trump eyes solution to Kashmir issue
Meanwhile, 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 US 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.
