India-Pakistan DGMOs Begin Ceasefire Talks After Trump-Brokered Peace Deal

Monitoring Desk

• Ceasefire Agreement:
• The ceasefire was brokered by US President Donald Trump two days ago.
• It followed four days of intense cross-border hostilities between India and Pakistan.
• Both countries, nuclear-armed rivals, agreed to halt military actions under US diplomatic pressure.
• DGMOs Initiate Contact:
• Pakistan’s DGMO Maj. Gen. Kashif Abdullah and India’s DGMO Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai established contact via hotline.
• The call marks the first step in operationalizing the ceasefire.
• Further detailed discussions are planned to define enforcement mechanisms.
• Media & Official Statements:
• Indian media initially claimed a delay in the hotline conversation.
• Pakistani officials confirmed that the first round of talks was successfully completed.
• International Diplomacy & Reactions:
• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio endorsed continued dialogue between India and Pakistan.
  • In a call with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, he stressed the importance of:
  • Maintaining the ceasefire.
  • Ensuring open communication channels.
  • Rubio also spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, reaffirming the US commitment to peaceful resolutions, including in Ukraine.
• Pakistan’s Official Position:
• The Foreign Ministry reiterated commitment to the ceasefire.
• Pakistani troops have been urged to act with restraint and responsibility.
• All ceasefire-related issues are to be handled through formal communication channels.
• Context and Significance:
• This was one of the most serious military standoffs in nearly 30 years.
• Global powers expressed concern over the risk of wider regional conflict.