At the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit, US President Donald Trump lauds Pakistan’s army chief and PM Shehbaz Sharif, before turning the spotlight to India-Pakistan relations.
Trump’s Praise for Pakistan’s Leadership
During the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt, US President Donald Trump commended Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, referring to him as his “favourite Field Marshal.” Trump acknowledged the efforts of both Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in contributing to peace initiatives in Gaza
A Direct Question to Pakistan’s Prime Minister
Following his praise for Pakistan’s leadership, Trump directed a pointed question to Prime Minister Sharif:
“I think that Pakistan and India are going to live very nicely together, right?”
Caught off guard, Sharif responded with a smile, and Trump continued,
“They are, they are… and they’re two great… I tell you… leaders, great leaders as far as I’m concerned.”
This exchange highlighted the ongoing complexities in India-Pakistan relations.
Sharif’s Response and Nobel Peace Prize Nomination
Later, Prime Minister Sharif took the podium and expressed gratitude towards President Trump for his role in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan earlier in the year. Sharif nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, stating that Trump had “saved millions of lives not only in South Asia but also in the Middle East.” He emphasized that Trump’s efforts had brought peace to both regions.
