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.