Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to commend President Donald J. Trump for his successful diplomatic efforts in deescalating the recent armed conflict between India and Pakistan.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to commend President Donald J. Trump for his successful diplomatic efforts in deescalating the recent armed conflict between India and Pakistan.

Whereas the United States has consistently supported efforts to promote peace and stability in South Asia;

Whereas tensions between India and Pakistan rose sharply following a recent armed confrontation, heightening concerns about the potential for broader military conflict between two nuclear-armed states;

Whereas President Donald J. Trump, with the support of senior diplomatic and security officials, acted decisively to engage both parties and urge a peaceful resolution to the crisis;

Whereas the Governments of Pakistan and India played a constructive and supportive role by encouraging United States engagement and signaling willingness to reduce hostilities;

Whereas the President’s leadership and timely diplomatic intervention contributed significantly to the deescalation of tensions and the prevention of further conflict; and

Whereas peace and stability in South Asia is critical to global security and is in the national interest of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that—

(1) the House of Representatives commends President Donald J. Trump for his successful diplomatic efforts to deescalate the recent crisis between India and Pakistan;

(2) the House of Representatives acknowledges and appreciates the constructive role played by the Governments of Pakistan and India in supporting dialogue and encouraging diplomatic engagement;

(3) the House of Representatives reaffirms the importance of continued United States leadership in promoting peace and conflict resolution in South Asia; and

(4) the House of Representatives encourages both India and Pakistan to pursue sustained dialogue and mutual cooperation to ensure long-term stability and prosperity in the region.