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India and Pakistan have agreed to cease all military actions across land, air, and sea, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced on Friday. The breakthrough agreement marks a significant de-escalation in tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, who have had a long history of conflict, particularly over the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir.
Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, Misri confirmed that both sides had committed to halting offensive military operations and would work towards confidence-building measures. “India and Pakistan have mutually agreed to cease all military activities — on land, in the air, and at sea. This agreement is a step toward restoring stability and fostering a more peaceful environment in South Asia,” he said.
According to official sources, the agreement was the result of months-long backchannel diplomacy involving senior security officials and facilitated by neutral intermediaries. The understanding includes a reaffirmation of the 2003 ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC) and extends the cessation of hostilities to maritime and aerial domains for the first time in over two decades.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office also issued a statement, expressing hope that the agreement would “lead to a new chapter of regional peace and cooperation.” The announcement was met with cautious optimism from strategic analysts, who underscored the importance of sustained dialogue to resolve longstanding disputes.
The agreement comes at a time of shifting regional dynamics, with global powers encouraging both nations to prioritize economic development and regional cooperation over military confrontation.
While skeptics remain wary of how long the peace will last, the declaration marks a rare moment of diplomatic alignment between India and Pakistan — and a potential turning point in their fraught relationship.
