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Key reactions: Praise for US and UK as India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire
BBC
After four days of cross-border strikes, India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire.
Let's recap some of the key reaction to the announcement, which was first made by US President Donald Trump:
- Posting on his Truth Social platform, the US President said the truce had been brokered by the US
- Pakistan's Foreign Minister then confirmed the agreement had been reached by the two countries - adding that "three dozen countries" were involved in the diplomacy
- Later, Ishaq Dar singled out his UK counterpart as someone who "played a key role"; David Lammy responded by urging both India and Pakistan to "sustain" the ceasefire
- Indian defence officials held a short briefing where they said the navy, army and air force would adhere to the ceasefire but would also remain vigilant and defend India if necessary
- In the last hour, Pakistan's PM Shebaz Sharif said Trump had a "proactive role" in the ceasefire
- Finally, Sir Keir Starmer told the BBC the task now is to ensure that the ceasefire is "enduring and lasting"




