Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir hold an important meeting with President Donald Trump in the White House Oval Office on Thursday.
He was accompanied by Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on the occasion. During their warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister expressed his deep appreciation for President Trump, calling him a “man of peace” who was engaged in sincere efforts to end conflicts around the world. He appreciated President Trump’s bold, courageous, and decisive leadership that facilitated a ceasefire between Pakistan and India, thus helping to avert a major catastrophe in South Asia.
Discussing the situation in the Middle East, the Prime Minister appreciated President Trump’s efforts for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, especially his initiative to invite key leaders of the Muslim world to New York earlier this week for comprehensive discussions on restoring peace in the Middle East, especially Gaza and the West Bank.
The Prime Minister also thanked President Trump for the tariff arrangements reached between Pakistan and the United States earlier this year. Recalling the long-standing partnership between the two countries, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that under the leadership of President Trump, the partnership would be further strengthened for the mutual benefit of both Pakistan and the United States. In this regard, the Prime Minister invited American companies to invest in Pakistan’s agriculture, IT, mines and minerals, and energy sectors.
The two leaders also discussed regional security, including counter-terrorism cooperation. The Prime Minister thanked President Trump for his public endorsement of Pakistan’s role in counter-terrorism and stressed the need to further enhance security and intelligence cooperation. The Prime Minister also extended a warm and cordial invitation to President Trump to pay an official visit to Pakistan at his convenience.
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