India Welcomes Iran Ceasefire, Stresses 'Dialogue' And Unhindered Trade Through Strait of Hormuz

India on Wednesday issued its first statement after theCeasefire in West Asia, welcoming the decision. The Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement, also underlined it's hope for a lasting peace in the region. "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to a lasting peace in West Asia," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. "As we have continuously advocated earlier, de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict," it added.US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran just hours before his 8 PM deadline, marking a significant pause in escalating hostilities across the Middle East. The agreement, described by Trump as a “double sided

CEASEFIRE,” follows conversations with Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir, who urged the US to hold off planned military action. The pause is conditional on Iran agreeing to the “COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz.”

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council of Iran has confirmed the two-week ceasefire agreement negotiated by Pakistan, according to a statement published by Mehr News Agency.

'Freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz'

India, in its statement also pointed to the immense suffering of people and disruption to the global energy supply and trade networks that the conflict has already caused. "We expect that unimpeded freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce would prevail through the Strait of Hormuz, it added.Key Points From Ceasefire

• Two-Week Pause: Trump agreed to “suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks.”
• Strait of Hormuz Condition: The ceasefire hinges on Iran reopening the key waterway safely and immediately.
• Pakistan’s Role: The move followed direct appeals from Pakistan’s leadership to delay military action.
• Israel’s Participation: Israel will also halt its bombing campaign during the ceasefire window.
• Progress in Talks: Trump said a long-term agreement is “close to resolution,” with most contentious issues addressed.