Trump offers to help resolve Kashmir issue

A fragile ceasefire was holding between India and Pakistan on Sunday, after hours of overnight fighting between the nuclear-armed neighbours, as US President Donald Trump said he will work to provide a solution regarding Kashmir.

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Trump praised leaders of both countries for agreeing to halt the aggression and said he would “substantially” increase trade with them.

“I am going to increase trade, substantially, with both of these great Nations," he posted on TruthSocial after the two neighbours agreed to a ceasefire after days of deadly fighting. “I will work with you both to see if... a solution can be arrived at concerning Kashmir,” he said in a post on Truth Social.

“Millions of good and innocent people could have died! Your legacy is greatly enhanced by your brave actions,” he added.

Trump also credited the United States for its role in supporting the peace effort. “I am proud that the USA was able to help you arrive at this historic and heroic decision,” he said.

While he acknowledged that Kashmir was not part of the immediate discussions, Trump said he intended to work with both nations on the long-standing territorial dispute. “I will work with you both to see if, after a ‘thousand years,’ a solution can be arrived at concerning Kashmir," he said. "God Bless the leadership of India and Pakistan on a job well done!!!”