WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump garnered international attention during NATO Summit as he publicly praised Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal General Asim Munir, calling him very impressive and commending his leadership on regional security issues.
The unexpected statement came after Trump hosted General Munir for formal luncheon at the White House, a diplomatic first for a Pakistani military chief. The meeting marks major reset in relations between Islamabad and Washington, particularly amid ongoing tensions in South Asia.
“It is an honour for me to meet General Asim Munir,” Trump said. “I invited him here to express my appreciation for his role in preventing further military escalation with India. He is a very impressive leader.”
Trump also credited Munir with helping secure a ceasefire with India during recent flare-up between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. POTUS emphasized the importance of peace and suggested that increased trade between India and Pakistan could be a path forward.
Lately, Pakistan announced intention to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, citing what it calls his pivotal diplomatic intervention during the recent crisis. While Pakistan has affirmed US involvement in brokering the ceasefire, India dismissed claims of any foreign mediation.
General Asim Munir’s visit and Donald Trump’s commendation have been widely covered in both Pakistani and international media, with analysts noting the symbolic and strategic significance of the outreach.
Field Marshal Asim Munir meets Trump as Pak-US usher in new era of cooperation
