Iraq Welcomes Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan

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The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the decision by India and Pakistan to implement a ceasefire.

In a statement received by PUKMEDIA, the Ministry said: “The Republic of Iraq welcomes the ceasefire agreement between the Republic of India and the Republic of Pakistan. This positive initiative reflects both parties’ commitment to dialogue and diplomacy as the preferred means of resolving disputes.”

The Ministry described the decision as “a prudent step towards de-escalating tensions in the region, paving the way for the strengthening of mutual trust and the building of bridges of understanding and rapprochement.” The statement also expressed appreciation for the efforts that led to this agreement.

Furthermore, the Ministry emphasised that “lasting solutions can only be achieved through constructive negotiation and adherence to international agreements and laws.” It expressed hope that this initiative would translate into practical measures that enhance regional cooperation, uphold the principles of peaceful coexistence, and spare the peoples of both friendly nations the scourge of conflict and its consequences, thereby contributing to a more secure and prosperous future for the entire region.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday, 10 May 2025, that India and Pakistan had agreed to a "full and immediate ceasefire" after a fourth day of strikes and counter-strikes against each other's military installations.

"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," President Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

Two weeks after an attack on Hindu tourists in Indian Kashmir killed 26 people, India launched attacks on what it said was "terrorist infrastructure" in both Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir on Wednesday, sparking the start of the battle. India accused Pakistan of taking part in the tourist attack, while Pakistan refuted the allegations. The two nations have been exchanging cross-border shelling and fire, as well as launching drones and missiles into one another's airspace, which killed dozens.

Since the end of British colonial control in 1947, the countries have been embroiled in a conflict over Kashmir. Both Islamic Pakistan and Hindu-majority India fully claim Kashmir but only partially govern it. Since then, they have clashed multiple times and gone to war three times, including twice over Kashmir.




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