World leaders welcome Pakistan-India ceasefire

ISLAMABAD: World leaders have welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India, terming it a positive step towards regional peace and stability.

India, Pakistan ceasefire ‘hugely welcome’: UK

The ceasefire agreed by India and Pakistan on Saturday is “hugely welcome”, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy wrote on X, adding that de-escalation was in “everybody’s interest”.

“Today’s ceasefire between India and Pakistan is hugely welcome. I urge both parties to sustain this. De-escalation is in everybody’s interest,” he wrote.

Its ‘first important step’: Germany

Germany on Saturday welcomed as a first step the full and immediate ceasefire agreed to by India and Pakistan after days of deadly attacks.

“The ceasefire agreed between India and Pakistan is a first, important step out of the escalation spiral. Dialogue is key,” the German foreign office said in a post on the X social media.

Saudi Arabia welcomes agreement

Saudi Arabia has also welcomed the agreement between Pakistan and India to avoid escalation, expressing hope that the move will pave the way for lasting peace in the region.

Saudi Foreign Ministry said it was pleased that both countries had agreed to an immediate halt to hostilities.

“It is a matter of relief and satisfaction that Pakistan and India have reached a consensus on an immediate ceasefire,” the ministry said, adding that de-escalation was vital for the stability and peace of South Asia.

Türkiye welcomes ceasefire declaration

“We welcome the declaration of a ceasefire between Pakistan and India,” Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye said in a statement.

“We call on the parties to make maximum use of the opportunity provided by the ceasefire to establish a direct and healthy dialogue.”

“It is evident that dialogue mechanisms to prevent similar escalations, including in the field of counter-terrorism, need to be established to ensure sustainable stability in South Asia.

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— Turkish MFA (@MFATurkiye) May 10, 2025

“We extend our appreciation to all countries, in particular the USA, which have contributed to the ceasefire.”