U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday his intention to boost trade with India and Pakistan following the two nations’ decision to establish a ceasefire to end their ongoing conflict.
“Although trade was not a topic of discussion, I plan to significantly increase trade with both of these great Nations,” Trump shared on Truth Social. “Furthermore, I am committed to collaborating with both countries to explore a resolution for Kashmir, even after ‘a thousand years.’ Congratulations to the leaders of India and Pakistan for this commendable achievement!”
The delicate ceasefire remained intact on Sunday, following several days of heavy clashes that resulted in dozens of casualties. Missiles and drones targeted each other’s military installations. The agreement, brokered through U.S. diplomatic efforts, was met with artillery fire in Indian Kashmir within hours of taking effect.
Attacks were witnessed in cities near the border under a blackout, as was the case in the previous two evenings.
Indian police officers pay their respects during the funeral of Raj Kumar Thapa, a senior government official who was killed in cross-border shelling between India and Pakistan, in Roop Nagar, Jammu, May 11, 2025. (Reuters)
The fighting and explosions reported overnight had quieted on both sides of the border by dawn on Sunday.
“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 to to [sic] the death and destruction of so many, and so much,” Trump said in his post.
“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,” he added.
People celebrate after the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, in Hyderabad, Pakistan, May 10, 2025. (Reuters)
In the Indian border city of Amritsar, a siren sounded Sunday morning to resume normal activities.
Officials in Pakistan said there was some firing in Bhimber in Pakistani Kashmir overnight, but there was no fighting anywhere else and no casualties were reported.
The two countries have gone to war three times, including twice over Kashmir.
Reuters contributed to this report.
