Donald Trump pledged to “increase trade substantially” with India and Pakistan and find a solution to the long-running Kashmir dispute after the South Asian nuclear powers reached a ceasefire on Saturday afternoon.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, the president took credit for the ceasefire that was agreed with support from his administration.
“While not even discussed, I am going to increase trade, substantially, with both of these great nations. Additionally, I will work with you both to see if, after a ‘thousand years’, a solution can be arrived at concerning Kashmir,” he posted.
“God Bless the leadership of India and Pakistan on a job well done!!!”
The US president praised the leaders of the two nations for displaying what he called “strong and unwaveringly powerful leadership”.
“Millions of good and innocent people could have died! Your legacy is greatly enhanced by your brave actions,” he said. “I am proud that the USA was able to help you arrive at this historic and heroic decision.”
Mr Trump earlier announced that India and Pakistan had agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” after the US mediated the talks.
While Pakistan expressed gratitude for the US involvement, Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri said the two countries worked “directly” to reach the deal.
Just a few hours later, New Delhi and Islamabad accused each other of violating the ceasefire agreement after explosions were heard over two cities in India-administered Kashmir.
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