Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir are expected to meet former US President Donald Trump on September 25 during the UN General Assembly, sources reveal.
Key Details of the Meeting
- Date & Venue: September 25, UN General Assembly sidelines
- Attendees: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir
- Purpose: Discussions on Pakistan’s devastating floods, fallout from the Israeli strike on Qatar, and India-Pakistan diplomatic tensions.
Despite no official confirmation from Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) or the embassy in Washington, reports suggest this high-level dialogue is in the works following Munir’s recent visits to the US capital.
Background: Warming US-Pakistan Relations
US-Pak ties have warmed after years of diplomatic distance. In June, Trump welcomed Army Chief Munir to the White House, where they discussed trade, economic development, and cryptocurrency cooperation. The Trump administration followed this by announcing a trade deal and promising support to develop Pakistan’s oil reserves.
This diplomatic thaw coincided with Pakistan crediting Trump for mediating a truce in the May conflict between India and Pakistan, a claim India denies, stating the ceasefire was proposed by Pakistan’s military leadership.
Recent Developments
- Munir’s August visit to Washington included meetings with top US military officials, including the outgoing CENTCOM Commander and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- Islamabad recently secured a $500 million US investment targeting Pakistan’s critical minerals sector.
Stay tuned for official updates on this significant diplomatic engagement.
