CAIRO – 11 May 2025: Egypt welcomed the ceasefire deal between India and Pakistan, which was announced by American President Donald Trump,
The nuclear-armed South Asian neighbors agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday after four days of fighting—the worst in decades—that threatened to escalate into full-scale war.
The Indian foreign secretary announced that both countries agreed to immediately stop the fighting, effective at 5 PM (1130 GMT) today, following talks between their military chiefs.
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed on X: “Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect.”
In a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, Egypt said it hopes that the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan will contribute to international peace and security, including in the Middle East.
Cairo reiterated the critical importance of peaceful solutions to international crises, emphasizing that dialogue and negotiation are the only means to resolve disputes.
Egypt lauded the India-Pakistan ceasefire, stating that this positive development represents “an important step toward achieving the necessary calm between the two countries, supporting security and stability in the South Asian region.”
“Egypt looks forward to both parties committing to the ceasefire agreement, hoping that (the agreement) contributes to building mutual trust and fulfilling the aspirations of the Indian and Pakistani peoples for peace, prosperity, and development,” the ministry added.
Sun, May. 11, 2025
