Donald Trump Meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif at White House, India Denies US Mediation Claims on Ceasefire
Washington, D.C.: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with US President Donald Trump at the White House in a significant diplomatic engagement, accompanied by Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and focused on strengthening bilateral ties, regional security, and investment opportunities in Pakistan.
Pakistan PM Lauds Trump’s Global Diplomacy
According to the Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Sharif expressed admiration for Trump, describing him as a “man of peace” and lauded his efforts to bring stability in the Middle East, particularly regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Sharif thanked Trump for the US endorsement of Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts and invited American companies to invest in sectors including agriculture, technology, mining, and energy.
The Pakistani PM reportedly stated that under Trump’s leadership, the Pakistan-US partnership could be further strengthened “to the mutual benefit of both countries.” Photos released by the PMO showed Trump smiling and giving a thumbs-up alongside Sharif and Munir after the meeting.
Trump Claims Role in India-Pakistan Ceasefire
During the visit, Trump reiterated claims that he had played a pivotal role in brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan after the tensions triggered by India’s Operation Sindoor. According to Trump, his administration’s intervention helped prevent further escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
Sharif echoed this view, appreciating Trump’s “bold, courageous and decisive leadership” for facilitating the ceasefire. Pakistan has even nominated Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his diplomatic role during the crisis.
India Denies US Mediation
India, however, has consistently denied that the US mediated the ceasefire. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar clarified that the understanding was reached solely through negotiations between the Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in the Lok Sabha, emphasized that no global leader asked India to stop military operations during the crisis.
Jaishankar recalled that on the night of May 9, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to PM Modi about potential Pakistani military action. India responded independently, and the ceasefire was agreed upon directly between the military leaders of both countries without third-party intervention.
Sharif-Trump Meeting Highlights
- First White House meeting for Shehbaz Sharif with Trump; Munir had met Trump earlier in the year.
- Discussions included Pakistan-US investment, regional security, and Middle East peace efforts.
- Sharif invited US companies to invest in Pakistan’s agriculture, IT, mines, minerals, and energy sectors.
- The meeting was attended by US Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio and lasted approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Sharif also met Trump on the margins of the UNGA for a multilateral discussion with leaders from Arab nations, Egypt, Indonesia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
Global Reactions
While Pakistan hailed the meeting as a diplomatic success, India dismissed Trump’s repeated claims about his mediation role. Analysts suggest the incident highlights the sensitive nature of South Asian diplomacy, where international narratives often diverge from official accounts.
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