S Jaishankar's FIRST remarks after India and Pakistan reach ceasefire agreement

India-Pakistan conflict: Following the India - Pakistan ceasefire deal, EAM Jaishankar said that India has India has “consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism.”

“India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action,” Jaishankar posted on X, formerly Twitter.

The EAM's comments come after India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire deal, roughly two days after the escalating tensions between the two neighbouring countries.

India Pakistan conflict; ceasefire

The India-Pakistan conflict escalated on Friday night after Pakistan attacked India with missiles and around 300-400 Turkish-made drones. The two countries have now agreed to halt all firing and military operations on land and in the air from 5 PM, Saturday, May 10.

In response to "Pakistan's blatant escalation" — as termed by the Indian army — India on Saturday, launched missiles and drones at four airbases in Pakistan's Islamabad, reported ANI, citing sources. The Indian Army said it also spotted multiple Pakistani armed drones flying over Khasa Cantt, Amritsar at 5 am today, which the India's Air Defence System destroyed after engaging with.

Jaishankar's FIRST comment after ceasefire deal

Taking to social media platform X, Jaishankar added on X:

“India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so.”

India Pakistan to halt firing from 5pm

India and Pakistan have agreed to halt all firing and military operations on land and in the air starting from 5 PM today, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced on Saturday. However, according to sources, there are no plans for further talks on any other issues at this time.

“The Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of Pakistan contacted his Indian counterpart at 3:35 PM today. Both sides agreed to cease all military action—on land, in the air, and at sea—effective from 5:00 PM IST,” Misri stated.

(This is a developing story. Keep checking for more updates)