India and Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire: What This Means for Regional Stability

High-Level Meeting in New Delhi

On Saturday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a crucial meeting with senior government officials, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, in light of a new agreement between India and Pakistan to halt military operations.

Attendees included National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, and the heads of all three armed services.

According to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) from both nations have consented to cease all forms of military engagement—land, air, and sea—starting from 5 PM on Saturday.

This announcement followed a statement from US President Donald Trump, who indicated that India and Pakistan had reached a 'full and immediate' ceasefire, facilitated by US mediation.

Earlier in the day, the DGMO of Pakistan contacted his Indian counterpart at 3:35 PM, Misri noted.