New Delhi, May 10 (PTI) As India and Pakistan on Saturday worked out an understanding on stopping firing and military action, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said this is a \u201cvital step toward de-escalation\u201d and all efforts must be made to ensure it is respected.<\/p>\n
In a post on X, Kallas also said she spoke with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan\u2019s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.<\/p>\n
The directors general of military operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan have agreed to stop all firings and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 5 pm on Saturday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Saturday evening.<\/p>\n
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The brief announcement by the foreign secretary came shortly after US President Donald Trump said India and Pakistan have agreed to a \u201cfull and immediate\u201d ceasefire after US-mediated talks.<\/p>\n
The DGMO of Pakistan called the DGMO of India at 3.35 pm earlier this afternoon, Misri said.<\/p>\n
The announcement came days after India carried out Operation Sindoor, striking nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir to avenge the Pahalgam attack.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust spoke again with @DrSJaishankar and @MIshaqDar50. The announced ceasefire between India and Pakistan is a vital step toward de-escalation. All efforts must be made to ensure it is respected. The EU remains committed to peace, stability, and counter-terrorism in the region,\u201d Kallas posted on X.<\/p>\n
The external affairs minister on Thursday had a phone conversation with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. PTI KND RT RT<\/p>\n
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