Washington: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif called on U.S. President Donald J. Trump at the White House. He was accompanied by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff. The Pakistan-U.S. strategic meeting highlighted the growing partnership and shared interests between the two nations.
During the warm Oval Office meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his deep admiration for President Trump. He described him as a “man of peace” committed to resolving global conflicts. He praised Trump’s bold and decisive leadership that helped facilitate a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. This move prevented a major crisis in South Asia.
The leaders also discussed the situation in the Middle East. The Prime Minister lauded Trump’s efforts to end the war in Gaza. He appreciated Trump’s initiative to convene key Muslim world leaders in New York for discussions on restoring peace in Gaza and the West Bank.
PM Shehbaz Sharif thanked President Trump for the tariff arrangement concluded earlier this year. He recalled the longstanding partnership between the two countries and expressed confidence that it would continue to grow. He invited U.S. companies to invest in Pakistan’s agriculture, IT, energy, and mineral sectors. The Prime Minister emphasized Pakistan’s potential for sustainable growth.
Regional security and counter-terrorism cooperation were key topics during the Pakistan-U.S. strategic meeting. The Prime Minister appreciated Trump’s public recognition of Pakistan’s counter-terrorism role. He stressed the importance of expanding collaboration in security and intelligence sharing.
The Prime Minister concluded by extending a warm invitation to President Trump for an official visit to Pakistan at his convenience. The move signals a continued commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation across multiple sectors.
