Washington, May 12: US President Donald Trump on Monday declared that his administration had brokered a ‘full and immediate’ ceasefire between India and Pakistan, describing it as a historic move to defuse tensions between two nuclear-armed neighbours.

Addressing reporters at the White House, Trump said, “Let me say a few words about the historic events that took place over the last few days. On Saturday, my administration helped broker a full and immediate ceasefire I think a permanent one between India and Pakistan, ending a dangerous conflict between two nations with a lot of nuclear weapons.”

Calling it a major diplomatic breakthrough, Trump said the ceasefire had helped avert what could have escalated into a catastrophic nuclear confrontation. “We stopped a nuclear conflict. I think it could have been a bad nuclear war millions of people could have been killed. So, I’m very proud of that,” he stated.

Trump had first announced the ceasefire agreement on Saturday, urging both nations to step back from the brink and end ongoing hostilities. He described it as “the time to stop the current aggression that could have led to the death and destruction of so many, and so much.”

Since the announcement, both India and Pakistan have reportedly halted hostilities along their borders. However, security forces on both sides remain on high alert, with each side warning the other against violating the truce.

While the ceasefire has brought temporary relief to the region, both countries have yet to officially confirm the US-brokered agreement. Nonetheless, Trump’s comments have drawn global attention and are being seen as a significant step in reducing regional tensions.