Tehran – Iran welcomed the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, and Esmail Bakaei, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, praised the decision as a demonstration of “responsible and wise politicians” by both countries.
In a statement on Saturday, Bakaei emphasized that New Delhi and Islamabad will “snatch this opportunity to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region,” and highlighted the consistent defense of the dialogue against Iranian dialogue.
The spokesman expressed optimism that bilateral relations between South Asian neighbours will “return to normal and quickly,” and praised the leader’s political will to stop hostility.
Baqaei reiterated Iran’s preparations to support “all constructive measures for durable peace” inseparable from Iran’s own stability.
The armistice followed weeks of tensions that were born after the terrorist attacks on April 22 in Kashmir, which were managed by India, killing 26 tourists and sparking a retaliatory military operation.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dal announced the ceasefire on Saturday, saying, “Pakistan has always strived for the peace and security of the region without compromising its sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
The agreement, which took effect immediately, was first disclosed via social media by US President Donald Trump, confirming that both countries have agreed to a “full and immediate halt of hostility.”
The breakthrough came after a concentrated diplomacy by Tehran, including high-stakes mediation efforts by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Aragich.
Top Iranian diplomats made shuttle diplomatic visits to New Delhi and Islamabad, meeting Pakistan Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif on Monday and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
In these talks, Araguchi proposed launching an immediate “brotherhood meeting” mechanism between India and Pakistan as a means to relieve tension and build mutual trust.