After India and Pakistan ceasefire announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting Saturday evening with top government functionaries, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
NSA Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and all three service chiefs were among those who attended the meeting.
India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire, according to US President Donald Trump, following US-mediated talks between the two nations.
This development was swiftly confirmed by India's Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, who announced the ceasefire agreement. The agreement comes after a series of escalating military exchanges between the two countries.
The directors general of military operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan have agreed to stop all firings and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 5 pm on Saturday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said.
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Key details of the agreement include:
The ceasefire is effective immediately, with both sides agreeing to halt all military action on land, air, and sea.
The US has facilitated talks between India and Pakistan, with the aim of easing tensions and preventing further conflict.
