'Any Further Escalation Will Be...': India's Big Message To Pakistan After Ceasefire

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10-05-2025

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India and Pakistan have agreed to a 'full and immediate' ceasefire, announced U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, crediting the breakthrough to U.S.-mediated negotiations.
In a strong message to Pakistan following the ceasefire, India has made it clear that any further provocation will be met with a 'firm and decisive response".
Emphasizing the country's military readiness, Commodore Raghu R Nair stated that while India remains committed to the understanding reached, the armed forces are fully prepared to defend the nation's sovereignty and integrity.
Watch: Commodore Raghu R Nair says, 'In conclusion, let me reiterate that while we will adhere to the understanding reached today, the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force remain fully prepared, ever vigilant and committed to defending the sovereignty and integrity of the motherland.… pic.twitter.com/zxCjbl9p4S — IANS (@ians_india) May 10, 2025
'Every misadventure by Pakistan has been met with strength, and any future escalation will be met with a decisive response," he said.
During a press conference, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said: 'The Director General of Military Operations of Pakistan called the Director General of Military Operations of India at 1535 hours IST earlier today."
'It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time today. Instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to the understanding. The Director Generals of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours," he added.
India and Pakistan have agreed to a 'full and immediate" ceasefire, announced US President Donald Trump on Saturday.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif for their 'wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace."
The development followed a tense period during which both nations exchanged fire, targeting each other's military installations and significantly heightening tensions.
'After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE," President Trump posted on Truth Social.
'Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" he added.
Trump's statement followed diplomatic conversations held by Secretary Rubio with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir.
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May 10, 2025, 20:39 IST