- Trump Laud Coas’s leadership in complex regional dynamics.
- The US president expresses interest in forging trading partnership.
- Both sides exchange views on Iran, stress conflict solution.
Rawal Pindi: In a rare meeting with high level with US President Donald Trump, Field Marshal Asim Munir paid tribute to his “constructive and result -oriented role” in facilitating a ceasefire with India after last month’s armed conflict between the two nuclear armed neighbors.
The development came when the two leaders met over lunch in the White House Cabinet Room on Wednesday, with the US president being accompanied by State Secretary Marco Rubio and the US special representative of Middle Eastern affairs Steve Witkoff, while Field Marshal Munir joined the National Security Advisor of Islamabad.
The Chief of Army Staff (Coas) Munir, according to the Inter -Services Public Relations (ISPR) declaration, which was issued on Thursday, recognized President Trump’s state and his ability to understand and tackle the multifaceted challenges facing global society.
Meanwhile, US President Field Charged Marshal Munir’s leadership and determination during a period of complex regional dynamics, which was further praised for Pakistan’s efforts on regional peace and stability and appreciated the robust cooperation collaboration between the two states.
Under High Level Huddle, expanding to over two hours instead of the initial one hour schedule, the two sides also discussed opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation in several domains, including trade, economic development, mines and minerals, artificial intelligence, energy, cryptocurrency and new technologies.
“President Trump expressed great interest in forging a mutually advantageous trading partnership with Pakistan based on long -term strategic convergence and common interests,” Ice Apr.
“The engagement marks a significant moment in the ongoing efforts to strengthen the long -standing partnership between Pakistan and the United States built on common goals of peace, stability and prosperity,” the statement states.
In addition, the issue of ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel also came into discussion with both the army chief and the US president, “the importance of the dissolution of the conflict” emphasized.
In addition, in a gesture that reflects the heat from bilateral ties, Field Marskalk Munir also extended an invitation to President Trump on behalf of Pakistan’s government to make an official visit to the country on a mutually practical date.
In the past, during an interaction with journalists, President Trump had said he had “honor” by meeting Field Marskalk Munir and maintained that he invited the army chief to thank him for ending the war with India.
“Well, they [Pakistan] Know Iran. Better than most, “Trump added. He also said that a trade agreement was discussed with Pakistan.
Field Marshal Munir’s visit is important in the context of the Trump administration’s role in mediation of the ceasefire between Islamabad and New Delhi after last month’s armed clash that broke out after the Pahagam attack in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir -as New Delhi accused of Islamabad without providing evidence.
The 87-hour long conflict between the two nuclear armed neighbors-which included cross-border strikes of both countries-after 40 civilians and 13 armed forces staff martyrs in Pakistan.
Pakistan then launched Operation Bunyan-Eum-Mararsoos after lowering six Indian Air Force’s fighter jets, including three rafales in response to Indian unprovoked aggression.
After days of cross -border strikes, the war between the two nuclear armed nations ended on May 10 with a ceasefire agreement broken by the United States.
In addition to mediation of the ceasefire, Trump has also offered to convey the long -standing Kashmir -twist between Pakistan and India.
