As tensions between India and Pakistan remain tenuous, U.S. President Donald Trump has extended an offer to mediate their Kashmir dispute in order to achieve lasting peace between their nuclear-armed neighbors.
On May 11, 2025, President Donald Trump used Truth Social as his social media platform, declaring: “I will work with both of you over a thousand-year period to try and find a solution regarding Kashmir.” He commended both nations’ leaders for agreeing to de-escalate tensions while promising increased trade between India and Pakistan as an expression of good will. The Independent India Today and Business Insider all covered these announcements extensively.
U.S. diplomatic efforts led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance successfully brokered a ceasefire following deadly escalation triggered by terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives and saw missile and drone strikes cross the contested border. Both nations have since accused each other of violating the truce, underscoring its tenuous nature. The Guardian +3, Business Insider +3 and Financial Times+5 reported violations – The Guardian was one such source. The Guardian +5; Business Insider +3 and Financial Times+5 Financial Times +5
Pakistan welcomed President Trump’s mediation offer and expressed gratitude for its role in brokering peace between Pakistan and India. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement thanking America, India, other friendly states, and Pakistan itself for playing an integral role in supporting recent ceasefire agreements between these two nations.
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India, on the other hand, has rejected any third-party involvement in the Kashmir issue. Indian government sources reiterated their longstanding position that all matters concerning Jammu and Kashmir are internal affairs with no room for external mediation; and noted that their primary issue pending resolution was returning Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) back to India.
“Despite India’s position, the U.S. administration remains dedicated to dialogue. Secretary Rubio announced that both nations have agreed to begin talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site – signaling a possible improvement in relations. Reuters =+1 Business Insider=+1 TIME.
+2 The international community remains cautiously hopeful. While a ceasefire offers temporary relief, its success depends on both India and Pakistan engaging in meaningful dialogue to reach lasting solutions to Kashmir dispute. Trump’s offer adds new momentum to diplomatic efforts but its success ultimately lies within them both.
While tensions persist, the world watches closely in hope that this latest initiative might lead to lasting peace in the region.