UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. "The Secretary-General welcomes the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan as a positive step toward ending current hostilities and easing tensions," Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN chief, said in a statement. "He hopes the agreement will contribute to lasting peace and foster an environment conducive to addressing broader, longstanding issues between the two countries," Dujarric said. The spokesman added that the United Nations stands ready to support efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region. Pakistan and India announced earlier Saturday a ceasefire with immediate effect, following days of military strikes on each other. Shotlist: Pakistan - May 7, 2025: FILE: UN headquarters, New York City - Date Unknown 1. United Nations headquarters, river; FILE: UN Headquarters, New York City - July 24, 2024 2. Various of UN flag, logo; FILE: Islamabad, Pakistan - Date Unknown 3. Aerial shot of national flag of Pakistan, cityscape; 4. Presidential Palace of Pakistan; FILE: Islamabad, Pakistan - Jan 14, 2022 5. Pakistani national flag (L), presidential flag of Pakistan (R); FILE: Islamabad, Pakistan - 2021 6. Various of cityscape; FILE: New Delhi, India - Date Unknown 7. Indian national flag; 8. Various of India Gate, people, traffic; FILE: New Delhi, India - Jan 3, 2022 9. Rashtrapati Bhavan (official residence of Indian president), people, vehicles; FILE: New Delhi, India - Date Unknown 10. Various of cityscape, traffic; Pakistan - May 7, 2025 11. Indian airstrikes targeting Pakistani infrastructure. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]