U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP PRAISES STRONG, UNWAVERINGLY POWERFUL LEADERSHIP OF INDIA, PAKISTAN FOR REACHING CEASEFIRE

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday (May 11, 2025) praised the “strong and unwaveringly powerful” leadership of India and Pakistan for reaching a “ceasefire”, saying their legacy is greatly enhanced by their brave actions.

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“I will work with you both to see if, after a “thousand years,” a solution can be arrived at concerning Kashmir. God Bless the leadership of India and Pakistan on a job well done!!!” Mr. Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire along the Line of Control and International Border on Saturday

“I am very proud of the strong and unwaveringly powerful leadership of India and Pakistan for having the strength, wisdom, and fortitude to fully know and understand that it was time to stop the current aggression that could have lead (led) to the death and destruction of so many, and so much,” he said.

“Millions of good and innocent people could have died! Your legacy is greatly enhanced by your brave actions. I am proud that the USA was able to help you arrive at this historic and heroic decision,” Mr. Trump said.

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He went on to say that even though this has not been discussed, he is going to “increase trade substantially with both of these great Nations.” Mr. Trump on Saturday (May 10) announced that India and Pakistan had agreed to a “full and immediate” ceasefire after a “long night” of talks mediated by Washington.