PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Asim Munir meet US President Trump at White House

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met United States President Donald J. Trump at the White House this afternoon. He was accompanied by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff.

Warm and Cordial Meeting

The discussions lasted more than an hour and were described as warm and cordial. Prime Minister Shehbaz praised President Trump, calling him a “man of peace.” He said Trump’s leadership helped prevent a major catastrophe in South Asia by facilitating a ceasefire between Pakistan and India earlier this year.

Talks on Middle East Peace

The Prime Minister also welcomed Trump’s role in the Middle East. He praised the US president’s efforts to end the war in Gaza. Shehbaz highlighted Trump’s recent initiative to gather Muslim leaders in New York for dialogue aimed at restoring peace in Gaza and the West Bank.

Economic Cooperation and Investment

Shehbaz thanked Trump for the tariff arrangement agreed between Pakistan and the US earlier this year. He said the agreement showed that relations between the two countries are on the right track. The Prime Minister invited American companies to invest in Pakistan’s agriculture, information technology, mines and minerals, and energy sectors.

Counter-Terrorism Partnership

Both leaders also discussed regional security. Cooperation against terrorism was a key point. Shehbaz thanked Trump for acknowledging Pakistan’s role in counter-terrorism. He emphasized the need to enhance intelligence sharing and joint security measures.

Invitation to Visit Pakistan

At the end of the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif extended an invitation to President Trump to visit Pakistan at a convenient time. He expressed hope that the growing partnership would continue to bring mutual benefits for both nations.