ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described US President Donald Trump as the ambassador of peace and credited him with helping avoid a major war in South Asia, said the Prime Minister Office in Islamabad after the Oval Office Washington meeting.
Mr Shehbaz, accompanied by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held a high-level meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to an official statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday.
The communiqué described the meeting as warm, cordial, and constructive, underscoring Prime Minister Sharif’s admiration for President Trump, whom he hailed as an “ambassador of peace” in recognition of his recent diplomatic initiatives.
During the discussions, Prime Minister Sharif emphasized that President Trump has been making sincere and determined efforts to resolve conflicts around the world, noting his “courageous, bold, and decisive leadership.”
He further credited Trump’s mediation for helping facilitate a ceasefire between Pakistan and India, and praised his active engagement in pushing for an immediate end to the war in Gaza.
The statement also highlighted Sharif’s appreciation for Trump’s recent initiative to bring together influential Muslim leaders in New York, describing it as a significant step toward fostering dialogue and advancing peace in the Middle East, with particular focus on Gaza and the West Bank.
The meeting, held at the Oval Office, was characterized by mutual respect and understanding. On the occasion, Prime Minister Sharif extended a formal invitation to President Trump to undertake an official visit to Pakistan, stressing that such a visit would further consolidate the bilateral partnership.
Political observers view the encounter as part of Islamabad’s broader diplomatic push to reinvigorate ties with Washington amid evolving regional dynamics. Both delegations reportedly discussed avenues of cooperation in defense, counterterrorism, trade, and economic development, signaling a potential expansion of strategic relations.
According to diplomatic analysts, the meeting could mark a significant turning point in U.S.–Pakistan relations, with Pakistan positioning itself as an indispensable partner in global and regional peace efforts while simultaneously seeking greater acknowledgment for its role in mediating conflicts.
