India welcomes Pakistan-brokered Iran-U.S. ceasefire, stresses dialogue and diplomacy
Why it matters: The ceasefire aims to restore unimpeded trade flow through the Strait of Hormuz by April 8, 2026.
- Indian government welcomed the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement brokered by Pakistan, calling for an early end to the conflict and unimpeded trade flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) did not explicitly name any parties in the conflict or thank Pakistan for its mediation role, unlike other foreign ministries.
- Pakistan brokered the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran and offered to host the next round of talks expected this week.
India has welcomed the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, emphasizing the need for dialogue and unimpeded trade through the Strait of Hormuz. While supporting the resolution, India notably refrained from directly thanking Pakistan for its mediation efforts or its offer to host future talks.
