10.05.2025 19:30
As Pakistan and India, which have been at war for days, announced a ceasefire, the first comment came from Turkey, which is involved in the ceasefire negotiations. Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz stated, "It would be in everyone's interest for problems to be resolved through diplomacy rather than conflict." Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared, "It is evident that dialogue mechanisms should be established to prevent similar tensions."
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan has come to an end, stating, "I am pleased to announce a complete ceasefire."
CEASEFIRE DECISION FROM PAKISTAN AND INDIA
Good news has arrived from the ongoing war between neighboring countries Pakistan and India in Asia. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Pakistan and India have declared a ceasefire.
TRUMP MADE A STATEMENT
In a message shared on his Truth Social account, Trump announced that a ceasefire has been reached between India and Pakistan with the mediation of the U.S. Trump stated in his message, "I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a complete and immediate ceasefire after overnight discussions mediated by the United States." Trump also added, "I congratulate both countries for using common sense and their great intelligence. Thank you for your interest in this matter."
TURKEY ALSO PARTICIPATED IN CEASEFIRE TALKS
Following the ceasefire decision, statements came in quick succession. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar stated, "The ceasefire talks were conducted by the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Turkey," while the Indian Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the ceasefire has come into effect.
VICE PRESIDENT YILMAZ: RESOLVING ISSUES THROUGH DIPLOMACY IS BENEFICIAL FOR EVERYONE
Initial comments also came regarding the ceasefire declaration by the two countries. Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz stated in a message on social media: "It is pleasing that a ceasefire decision has been made to reduce tensions between Pakistan and India. Resolving issues through dialogue and diplomacy within the framework of international law, rather than conflict, will be beneficial for everyone. As the Republic of Turkey, we will continue to contribute to peace and stability in all geographies with our principled stance prioritizing diplomacy."
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS: IT IS EVIDENT THAT DIALOGUE MECHANISMS NEED TO BE ESTABLISHED
In a statement regarding the ceasefire, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed: "We are pleased with the decision for a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. We call on the parties to make the most of this opportunity provided by the ceasefire for establishing direct and healthy dialogue. It is evident that dialogue mechanisms, including in the field of counter-terrorism, need to be established to ensure the sustainability of stability in South Asia and to prevent similar tensions. We extend our thanks to all countries, especially the U.S., that contributed to the establishment of the ceasefire."
AK PARTY SPOKESPERSON ÇELİK: TURKEY IS THE MOST RELIABLE PARTNER FOR THOSE WHO WANT PEACE
AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik stated in a message on social media: "It is very pleasing that a ceasefire decision has been made between Pakistan and India. Our President always demonstrates a high will and effort for the resolution of issues and peace. Turkey is the most reliable partner for those who want peace. In a period where attempts at chaos are rising from all over the world, Turkey's will for peace is a reliable companion for everyone."
FIRST MOVE FROM PAKISTAN
Shortly before the ceasefire decision was announced, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Dar stated that if India ends the conflicts, his country is also ready to take the same step. Dar said, "If they stop, we will stop too. We do not want destruction and waste of funds. We want peace without the hegemony of any country."
INDIA'S ATTACK ON PAKISTAN
India conducted missile strikes on Pakistani territory and the Azad Kashmir region controlled by Pakistan on May 6, citing retaliation for a terrorist attack on April 22 in the Pahalgam region that killed 26 people.
The Indian army announced that it hit 9 targets, which it described as "terrorist organizations," while the Islamabad administration reported that 6 civilian locations were targeted in the attacks, resulting in 33 deaths and 62 injuries.
The Pakistani army stated that during the attack from the Indian side, 5 fighter jets were shot down, while the New Delhi administration did not confirm this.