US President lauds India’s Prime Minister during Egypt’s Gaza Peace Summit, signaling optimism for regional diplomacy and Indo-Pakistani relations.
Trump Highlights PM Modi’s Leadership
- During the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “very good friend” who has done a “fantastic job.”
- Trump described India as a “great country” and expressed confidence that Pakistan and India “are going to live very nicely together.”
- The remarks came as Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the summit alongside Trump, emphasizing the diplomatic balancing act at the event.
#WATCH | Egypt | US President Donald Trump says, "India is a great country with a very good friend of mine at the top and he has done a fantastic job. I think that Pakistan and India are going to live very nicely together…"
— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2025
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Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s Role
- President Trump referred to Pakistan’s Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir as his “favourite Field Marshal,” acknowledging Pakistan’s role in regional peace efforts.
- Shehbaz Sharif praised Trump’s mediation and nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize for facilitating the Gaza ceasefire and easing India-Pakistan tensions.
India’s Representation
- Prime Minister Modi did not attend the summit personally.
- India was represented by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, who reiterated India’s support for peace in the Middle East.
- Minister Singh emphasized dialogue and diplomacy as key tools for resolving conflicts in the region.
Public and Political Reactions
- Modi’s absence sparked discussions within India.
- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor questioned sending a junior minister instead of the Prime Minister, suggesting India missed a chance to assert global leadership.
- Analysts see Trump’s remarks as a gesture to maintain goodwill between the US, India, and Pakistan amid regional tensions.
