After Ceasefire, Trump Offers to Help Settle 'Thousand-Year-Old' Kashmir Issue
‘Will increase trade with both nations, work toward a solution on Kashmir,’ said Donald Trump in a social media post
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US President Donald Trump on Sunday, 11 May, praised the ceasefire "understanding" between India and Pakistan following four days of heightened hostilities over the Pahalgam terror attack, and said he will "work with you both (India and Pakistan) to see if, after a “thousand years,” a solution can be arrived at concerning Kashmir."
The statement posted on Truth Social follows Trump’s earlier post on X on Saturday evening, where he claimed that India and Pakistan had agreed to end hostilities after US-mediated talks.
'Will Increase Trade with Both Nations, Work Toward a Solution on Kashmir,' Says Trump
In the post on Truth Social, Trump lauded the “strong and unwavering leadership” of both nations for recognising the need to end the aggression, calling the decision “historic and heroic.”
He said the United States would significantly boost trade with India and Pakistan and expressed interest in helping resolve the long-standing Kashmir issue.
“Millions of innocent people could have died!” Trump wrote. “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. 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. God Bless the leadership of India and Pakistan on a job well done.”
Despite the agreement, Pakistan reportedly violated the ceasefire just hours later at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir. Indian forces responded by intercepting drones, and authorities imposed blackouts in several cities, including Jammu, Pathankot, and Bhuj.
Late Saturday night, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri condemned the violations, reaffirming that Indian forces were actively managing the situation on the ground.
Notably, Trump made no mention of the reported ceasefire violations by Pakistan that occurred shortly after the announcement.
Congress Leaders Question Trump’s Remarks, Seek All-Party Meeting
After U.S. President Donald Trump offered to mediate on the Kashmir issue in a social media post on Sunday morning, Congress MP Manish Tewari dismissed the proposal, asserting that Kashmir is not a “biblical 1,000-year-old conflict” but one that began in 1947 with Pakistan’s invasion of Jammu and Kashmir.
Taking to X, Tewari wrote, “Someone in the US establishment seriously needs to educate their President that Kashmir is not a biblical 1,000-year-old conflict. It began on October 22, 1947.”
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal also slammed Trump’s statement and added that the lack of transparency surrounding the ceasefire deal raises serious concerns.
“Many questions will be asked about this tweet. We’ve received no clarity on what happened or how. While we’re not issuing a formal criticism today, we are demanding a special Parliament session and an all-party meeting,” Sibal said, speaking to the media on Sunday.
Senior Congress leaders, including Jairam Ramesh, echoed the demand for a special session chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address concerns about the government's handling of the ceasefire understanding with Pakistan.
Commenting on the US's previous statement regarding the India-Pakistan ceasefire, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised concerns over US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's mention of a "neutral forum" for dialogue. He asked, “Has the government abandoned the Shimla Agreement? Are we allowing third-party mediation? Are diplomatic channels with Pakistan being reopened? What commitments has India sought, and what has Pakistan agreed to?” Ramesh was quoted by ANI.