Iraq welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraq’s foreign ministry on Saturday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan after days of boiling tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
“The Republic of Iraq welcomes the ceasefire decision between the Republic of India and the Republic of Pakistan, which is a positive initiative that reflects both parties’ commitment to dialogue and diplomacy as a means of resolving disputes,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire mediated by Washington.
“I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform.
Baghdad called the truce a ‘wise step towards calming tensions in the region that paves the way for strengthening mutual trust and building bridges of understanding and rapprochement.”
India and Pakistan have been engaged in a rapidly escalating military confrontation for weeks, their most significant clash in decades. It was sparked by a deadly attack on tourists in Indian-held Kashmir late last month. There are global appeals for the two nuclear-armed nations to de-escalate and avoid a full-fledged war.
On Saturday, Iraq recalled at least 500 soldiers receiving training in Pakistan due to the tensions with India, with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani saying the move was taken “out of concern for the safety of our heroic armed forces personnel.”
“The Republic of Iraq welcomes the ceasefire decision between the Republic of India and the Republic of Pakistan, which is a positive initiative that reflects both parties’ commitment to dialogue and diplomacy as a means of resolving disputes,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire mediated by Washington.
“I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform.
Baghdad called the truce a ‘wise step towards calming tensions in the region that paves the way for strengthening mutual trust and building bridges of understanding and rapprochement.”
India and Pakistan have been engaged in a rapidly escalating military confrontation for weeks, their most significant clash in decades. It was sparked by a deadly attack on tourists in Indian-held Kashmir late last month. There are global appeals for the two nuclear-armed nations to de-escalate and avoid a full-fledged war.
On Saturday, Iraq recalled at least 500 soldiers receiving training in Pakistan due to the tensions with India, with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani saying the move was taken “out of concern for the safety of our heroic armed forces personnel.”