Turkey, Azerbaijan 'welcome' ceasefire between India and Pakistan | How the world reacted to India-Pak ceasefire
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in a press briefing confirmed that both the countries agreed to a truce with immediate effect from 17:00 hrs on May 10 | India News
India and Pakistan declared a ceasefire on Saturday (May 10) after four days of war following the Pahalgam terror attack. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in a press briefing confirmed that both the countries agreed to a truce with immediate effect from 17:00 hrs on May 10.
Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar too took to the micro-blogging site X and announced, "Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!".
This came after US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate ceasefire."
UN
"The Secretary-General welcomes the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan as a positive step toward ending current hostilities and easing tensions. He hopes the agreement will contribute to lasting peace and foster an environment conducive to addressing broader, longstanding issues between the two countries," UN Chief Antonio Guterres said.
Egypt
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"Egypt affirms that this positive development represents an important step towards achieving the desired peace between the two countries in a way that supports security and stability in the South Asian region. Egypt looks forward to witnessing the coming period of the two parties agreeing to a ceasefire contributing to the building of mutual trust between the two countries, and to fulfil the aspirations of the Indian and Pakistani peoples in the search for peace, prosperity and development," Egypt said in a statement.
Azerbaijan
"We welcome the declaration of a ceasefire between the Republic of India and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.We express our hope that this ceasefire will contribute to the reduction of tensions in the region, as well as to the establishment of lasting peace and stability.We call on the parties to engage in productive dialogue aimed at resolving outstanding issues and building mutual trust," Azerbaijan said.
Turkey
"We welcome the declaration of a ceasefire between Pakistan and India.We call on the parties to make maximum use of the opportunity provided by the ceasefire to establish a direct and healthy dialogue," Turkey said in a statement.
Trump
"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 for using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!", Trump wrote.
As soon as the ceasefire was announced between both countries, world leaders reacted to the development by calling it a welcome move.
UK
"Today's ceasefire between India and Pakistan is hugely welcome. I urge both parties to sustain this. De-escalation is in everybody's interest," wrote UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on X.
Today’s ceasefire between India and Pakistan is hugely welcome.
I urge both parties to sustain this. De-escalation is in everybody’s interest.
German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, reacting to the decision said, "I'm very relieved. I think this is very good news. We were very concerned, I'm very, very happy after hearing this news..."
While the UN chief called the India, Pakistan ceasefire a positive step.
Mr Guterres "hopes the agreement will contribute to lasting peace and foster an environment conducive to addressing broader, long-standing issues between the two countries," said his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric in a statement
Bangladesh interim leader Muhammad Yunus also reacted by saying "I most sincerely commend Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of India and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan for agreeing to a ceasefire with immediate effect and to engage in talks. Bangladesh will continue to support our two neighbours to resolve differences through diplomacy."
EU Foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, said"The announced ceasefire between India and Pakistan is a vital step toward de-escalation. All efforts must be made to ensure it is respected. The EU remains committed to peace, stability, and counter-terrorism in the region."
